Ghent to Essen Hbf Trains

Ghent to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 355 km
Distance: €110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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3h 59m

€55–210

Ghent to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly 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 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:41 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

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