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How to get fromCologne to Ghentby train (Eurostar), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Ghent by train (Eurostar), car, or train

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2h 23m
    €47–155

  2. Drive  263.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Ghentcar car 263.2 km
    2h 39m
    €42–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2h 27m
    €93–155

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gent St Pieterstrain train 79
    2h 52m
    €45–110

Cologne to Ghent by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 23m.

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