There are 5 ways to get from Viersen to Ghent 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 58m€48–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Brussels Southbus N179
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
6h 6m€21–35Drive 218.9 km
- Drive from Viersen to Ghentcar 218.9 km
2h 21m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Gent St Pieterstrain 79
4h 16m€48–214Train #2
- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€47–185
Viersen to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Viersen to Ghent is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Viersen to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Viersen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Viersen Hauptstraße and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Mönchengladbach central train station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Viersen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Viersen Bahnhof and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Moenchengladbach Hbf, Aachen Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Viersen and Ghent is 273 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Viersen to Ghent without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Viersen to Ghent, including transfers.
Viersen to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.
Viersen to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, depart from Moenchengladbach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Viersen to Ghent is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Viersen, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Moenchengladbach Hbf, Aachen Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viersen Hauptstraße to Ghent Dampoort via MG Hbf /Europaplatz, Mönchengladbach central train station, and Brussels South in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Gent St Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels South to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Viersen to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.
Viersen to Ghent train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Viersen to Ghent is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Viersen to Ghent.
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