The average train between Ghent and Bratislava takes 14h 49m 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 14h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 Ghent station and arriving at Bratislava station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
Ghent to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Ghent to Bratislava train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Bratislava is 1,015.8 km. The road distance is 1,376 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 55m.