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Bottrop to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Ghent takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.

7h 21m
Duration
360 km
Distance
€124
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Bottrop to Ghent train times

Trains run twice a week between Bottrop and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 12:33 PM which arrives into Ghent at 5:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 13m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 359.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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 40m.

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