The average train between Essen and Ghent takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 Essen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Ghent at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Essen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Essen to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Ghent is 233.7 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m.
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