Köln Hbf to Ghent Trains

Köln Hbf to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Ghent takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 272 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
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2h 23m

€44–158

Köln Hbf to Ghent train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Köln Hbf and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:39 PM → 3:19 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:19 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 7:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 1:19 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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