The average train between Paderborn and Ghent takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Ghent station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Paderborn to Ghent train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Ghent is 357.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 59m.