There are 3 ways to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 59m€37–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
5h 39m€22–39Drive 195.1 km
- Drive from Geilenkirchen to Ghentcar 195.1 km
2h 12m€37–53
Geilenkirchen to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geilenkirchen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen, Bf and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Aachen, Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Ghent is 228 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.
The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent, including transfers.
Geilenkirchen to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Geilenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Geilenkirchen, Bf station.
The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Geilenkirchen, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geilenkirchen to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Geilenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geilenkirchen to Ghent is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Geilenkirchen to Ghent.
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