The average train between Ghent and Herten takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Herten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herten. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Herten station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Herten train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Herten is 245.8 km. The road distance is 388 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.