The average train between Paderborn and Ghent takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. 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 every 4 hours between Paderborn and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Paderborn and Ghent is 357.3 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 9m.