The average train between Karlsruhe and Ghent takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 20m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Ghent station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Karlsruhe to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Ghent train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Ghent is 404.4 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 36m.