There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Ghent by train or car
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Essen to Ghent by train
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The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ghent is to train which costs €13 - €30 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Essen and Ghent is 86 km. The road distance is 83.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €13 - €30.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Essen to Ghent, including transfers.
Essen to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ghent is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Essen to Ghent.
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What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Essen to Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Essen to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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