The average train between Kiel and Ghent takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 5 times a day between Kiel and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Kiel to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Kiel and Ghent is 564.8 km. The road distance is 694 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 12m.