The average train between Bottrop and Ghent takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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 5 times a day between Bottrop and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant 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.
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 5h 37m.
Bottrop to Ghent train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Oberhausen 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 352 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Oberhausen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 35m.