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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen 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.

4h 37m
Duration
362 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 29m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 29m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 29m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 29m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen 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.

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  • Distance: 361.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 28m.

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