The train between Ghent and Essen takes 3h 34m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run once a week between Ghent and Essen. The service departs Ghent at 4:41 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Essen at 20:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ghent to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ghent and Essen is 233.7 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 44m.
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