The average train between Bratislava and Ghent takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 4 times a day between Bratislava and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Ghent at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Wien Hbf station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Bratislava to Ghent train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Bratislava and Ghent is 1015.8 km. The road distance is 1204 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h.