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Ghent to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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.

6h 47m
Duration
355 km
Distance
€109
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ghent to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between Ghent and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 354.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 59m.

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