The average train between Hamburg Hbf and Ghent takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg Hbf to Ghent. 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 3 times a day between Hamburg Hbf and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg Hbf is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


12h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


12h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


10h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Hamburg Hbf to Ghent? 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 Hamburg Hbf to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Ghent station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Hamburg Hbf to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg Hbf to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Hamburg Hbf to Ghent train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hamburg Hbf and Ghent is 510 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 33m.