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Cologne to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ghent takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

2h 38m
Duration
272 km
Distance
€77
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
2h 23m
€48–165

Cologne to Ghent train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 23m.

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