The average train between Ghent and Bratislava takes 15h 32m and the fastest train takes 13h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Bratislava. 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 15h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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14h 20m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Bratislava? 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 Ghent to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka station via Bruxelles-Midi station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
Ghent to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Ghent and Bratislava is 1015.8 km. The road distance is 1204 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 39m.