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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Ghent is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Ghent is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Essen Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Ghent?

The distance between Paderborn and Ghent is 490 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Paderborn to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Ghent bus from?

Paderborn to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Ghent train from?

Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Ghent?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Ghent bus arrive?

Paderborn to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Paderborn to Ghent train arrive?

Paderborn to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Ghent is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Paderborn to Ghent.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

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Paderborn to Ghent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
5h 58m
€120–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Eindhoven Stationbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
8h 25m
€32–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
7h 43m
€49–130
Drive 390.8 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Ghentcar 390.8 km
4h 10m
€61–88
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
6h 8m
€79–339

Paderborn to Ghent by train

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Distance: 490 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Essen Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Ghent Dampoort via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Eindhoven Station in around 8h 25m.

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