The average train between Heilbronn and Ghent takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 every 4 hours between Heilbronn and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Ghent station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Heilbronn to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Heilbronn to Ghent train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heilbronn and Ghent is 446.2 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 27m.