Cherbourg to Ghent Trains

Cherbourg to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 39m
Duration: 733 km
Distance: €199
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

5h 21m

€124–310

Cherbourg to Ghent train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:51 PM → 7:13 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
2:42 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
4:47 PM → 11:46 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
8:48 PM → 8:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Cherbourg to Ghent train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:51 PM → 7:13 PM

2:42 PM → 8:46 PM

4:47 PM → 11:46 PM

8:48 PM → 8:18 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM

6:47 AM → 12:57 PM

8:51 AM → 2:57 PM

10:49 AM → 4:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM

6:47 AM → 12:57 PM

8:51 AM → 2:57 PM

10:49 AM → 4:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM

6:47 AM → 12:57 PM

8:51 AM → 2:57 PM

10:49 AM → 4:19 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM

6:47 AM → 12:57 PM

8:51 AM → 2:57 PM

10:49 AM → 4:19 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:42 AM → 11:19 AM

6:47 AM → 12:57 PM

8:51 AM → 2:57 PM

10:49 AM → 4:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Ghent, Belgium?

Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare

Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Cherbourg to Caen

Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite

Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandres

Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre

Where to next?

Train trips from Cherbourg

Train trips to Ghent

Alternative transport options

8:48 PM → 8:18 AM
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