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Ghent to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Ghent and Essen Hbf takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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 58m
Duration
355 km
Distance
€109
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 43m
€55–199

Ghent to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 19m • 2 changes

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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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 19m • 2 changes

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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)9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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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

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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

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  • Distance: 355 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Köln Hbf in around 3h 43m.

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