The average train between Hamburg and Ghent takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 5 times a day between Hamburg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 10m • 2 changes

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7h 8m • 2 changes

7h 10m • 2 changes

7h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Hamburg to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Ghent is 509.1 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m.