The average train between Cherbourg and Ghent takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 every 3 hours between Cherbourg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Ghent station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Cherbourg to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Cherbourg to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cherbourg and Ghent is 410.2 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 21m.