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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Ghent takes 21h 59m and the fastest train takes 14h 34m. 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.

21h 59m
Duration
1,430 km
Distance
€261
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Ghent train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Meidling and take an average of 21h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)27h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)23h 1m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)28h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 1m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)29h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)15h 1m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 34m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)25h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 34m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 34m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)25h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 34m • 3 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)22h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)25h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,430.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 59m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Wien Meidling, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 34m.

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