What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bonn?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bonn is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Bonn?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Bonn is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Ghent to Bonn?

The distance between Ghent and Bonn is 304 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Bonn without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Bonn without a car is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Bonn?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Ghent to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Bonn bus from?

Ghent to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Bonn train from?

Ghent to Bonn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Bonn?

The best way to get from Ghent to Bonn is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Ghent to Bonn bus arrive?

Ghent to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Ghent to Bonn train arrive?

Ghent to Bonn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Bonn is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ghent to Bonn.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Bonn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Bonn?

Book your Ghent to Bonn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Ghent to Bonn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Bonn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or tram

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Train via Köln Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 12m
€54–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bonn UN Campusbus N84
6h 20m
€27–45
Drive 284.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Bonncar 284.8 km
2h 48m
€44–64
Train, line 16 tram
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the tram from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbftram 16 / ...
4h 25m
€53–219
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bonn Hbftrain Nj
5h 26m
€49–126

Ghent to Bonn by train

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Distance: 303.5 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bonn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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