The average train between Geilenkirchen and Ghent takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Geilenkirchen 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 hourly between Geilenkirchen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Geilenkirchen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Geilenkirchen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen station and arriving at Ghent station via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Geilenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Geilenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Geilenkirchen to Ghent train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Ghent is 168.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 49m.