Ghent to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Essen takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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 4m
Duration: 355 km
Distance: €118
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

4h 14m

€50–213

Ghent to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Ghent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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