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The average train between Heidelberg and Ghent takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

5h 28m
Duration
539 km
Distance
€116
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Heidelberg to Ghent train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 538.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 5h 34m.

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