The average train between Ghent and Herne takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Herne. 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 2 hours between Ghent and Herne. 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 Herne at 4:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herne. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Herne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Herne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Herne is 249.9 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Herne Arch-Museum/Kreuzkirche via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Bochum Hbf, and Bochum Hbf in around 4h 34m.