The average train between Vienna and Ghent takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:13 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Vienna to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Vienna and Ghent is 963.2 km. The road distance is 1142 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 1m.