The average train between Ostend and Ghent takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ostend 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 30 minutes between Ostend and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ostend station and arriving at Ghent station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Ostend to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Ostend and Ghent is 58.1 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 40 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.