The average train between Esbjerg and Ghent takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg 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 twice daily between Esbjerg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Ghent at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Kolding St. and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg station and arriving at Ghent station via Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Esbjerg to Ghent train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.
Esbjerg to Ghent train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Esbjerg to Ghent train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Esbjerg and Ghent is 583.5 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Kolding St., Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 21m.