The average train between Budapest and Ghent takes 17h 16m and the fastest train takes 14h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Ghent at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 17h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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22h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest 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 Budapest to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld 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 17h 16m.
Budapest to Ghent train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Budapest and Ghent is 1177.1 km. The road distance is 1381 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 4m.