The average train between Bottrop and Ghent takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. 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.
Trains run 3 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 4:33 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 46m • 3 changes



4h 46m • 3 changes



4h 46m • 3 changes



4h 46m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Ghent station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Bottrop to Ghent train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Ghent train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Bottrop and Ghent is 229.5 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 37m.