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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Herten takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 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.

8h 59m
Duration
388 km
Distance
€116
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ghent to Herten train times

Trains run twice daily between Ghent and Herten. The earliest departure is at 4:13 PM in the afternoon, 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)14h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 387.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Herten, Germany?

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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