Ghent to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 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.

4h 26m
Duration: 355 km
Distance: €113
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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3h 59m

€50–215

Ghent to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:41 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:41 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:41 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:41 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:41 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 11:21 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:41 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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 → 1:50 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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

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