The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Essen Hbf. 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 twice daily between Ghent and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:41 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Ghent to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ghent and Essen Hbf is 233.8 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 18m.
