There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Herne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 57m€67–306Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
5h 57m€28–60Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Hernecar 275.7 km
2h 51m€43–62Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
5h 25m€64–306Train #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 49m€64–128
Ghent to Herne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Herne is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Herne is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Herne station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herne. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Herne Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Ghent and Herne is 371 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Herne without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ghent to Herne, including transfers.
Ghent to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Herne is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Herne, Germany?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Herne Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Herne is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ghent to Herne.
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