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The average train between Ghent and Dortmund takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. 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.

5h 1m
Duration
389 km
Distance
€137
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
4h 35m
€70–219

Ghent to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 388.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 35m.

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