Cherbourg to Ghent Trains

Cherbourg to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Ghent takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. 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 36m
Duration: 733 km
Distance: €198
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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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 23m

€124–319

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:44 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 7:56 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 5:19 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 20, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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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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.

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

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 23m.

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