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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Ghent takes 4h 44m 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 44m
Duration
360 km
Distance
€138
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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 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

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian 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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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian 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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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 32m • 3 changes
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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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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 44m

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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