The average train between Ghent and Herten takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Herten. 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 twice daily between Ghent and Herten. 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 Herten at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herten. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Ghent and Herten is 245.8 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Herten, Herten via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 5h 21m.
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