The average train between Salzburg and Ghent takes 14h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Ghent station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Salzburg to Ghent train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Ghent train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Salzburg to Ghent train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Ghent is 764.6 km. The road distance is 1,002 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 55m.