The average train between Ghent and Gießen takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Gießen. 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Gießen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Ghent to Gießen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Gießen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Ghent to Gießen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ghent and Gießen is 352.1 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Gießen Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 55m.