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Gelsenkirchen to Ghent trains

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The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent takes 4h 38m 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 38m
Duration
362 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liège

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Tha
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
4h 25m

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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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 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 361.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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 25m.

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