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Ghent to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Essen takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Essen. 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 29m
Duration
355 km
Distance
€121
Average price
Every 2 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 Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 44m
€64–275

Ghent to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 355 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 44m.

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