Gelsenkirchen to Ghent Trains

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. 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 31m
Duration: 362 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liège

best

Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

4h 25m

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:31 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:08 AM → 9:31 AM
9h 23m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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