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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Ghent takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 40m
Duration
360 km
Distance
€128
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bottrop to Ghent train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bottrop and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 2:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 16m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 46m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 46m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bottrop to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 359.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 36m.

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