The average train between Ghent and Melk takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Melk. 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 5 times a day between Ghent and Melk. 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 Melk at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Melk? 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 Melk. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Melk station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
Ghent to Melk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Melk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amstetten Noe station.
The distance between Ghent and Melk is 892.5 km. The road distance is 1,216 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Melk via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 12h 19m.