The average train between Hamburg and Ghent University takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Ghent University. 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Ghent University. 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 University at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Ghent University. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Ghent University station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Hamburg to Ghent University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Ghent University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Hamburg and Ghent University is 508.7 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Ghent University via Koeln Hbf, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 7h 57m.