The average train between Budapest and Ghent takes 24h 14m and the fastest train takes 23h 24m. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Ghent at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 24h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Ghent station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.
Budapest to Ghent train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Ghent train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Budapest to Ghent train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Ghent is 1,177.1 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 1m.