The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 3 times a day between Ghent and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 28m. 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 6h 28m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 and Köln Hbf in around 3h 44m.
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