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How to get fromKöln Hbf to Ghentby train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2h 30m
    €73–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Ghent Dampoortbus bus N1360b / ...
    5h 31m
    €21–35

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    3h 31m
    €31–136

  4. Drive 264 km

    1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Ghentcar car 264 km
    2h 40m
    €41–59

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2h 44m
    €45–217

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gent St Pieterstrain train 79
    2h 52m
    €45–220

Köln Hbf to Ghent by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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