The average train between Cologne and Ghent takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 36m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ghent station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Cologne to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Cologne to Ghent train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Ghent is 226.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 28m.
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