The average train between Ghent and Dortmund takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Dortmund. 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 3 hours between Ghent and Dortmund. 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 Dortmund at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Dortmund station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Ghent to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Dortmund train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ghent and Dortmund is 265.8 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 55m.