The average train between Heidelberg and Ghent takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Heidelberg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Frankfurt station and Brussels-Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Heidelberg to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Ghent is 398.1 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord in around 5h 34m.