There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Ghent by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€48–144Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€32–112Drive 263.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Ghentcar 263.2 km
2h 39m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€87–144Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gent St Pieterstrain 79
2h 52m€50–100
Cologne to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ghent is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ghent is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 23m and costs €45 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gent St Pieters. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Cologne and Ghent is 272 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Ghent without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 23m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cologne to Ghent, including transfers.
Cologne to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ghent is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cologne to Ghent.
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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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Gent St Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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