The average train between Magdeburg and Ghent takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Ghent station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Magdeburg to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Magdeburg to Ghent train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Magdeburg and Ghent is 559.3 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 42m.