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255 km.
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Ghent, Belgium → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ghent to Essen

Composite routes from Ghent to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 38 min
Car
255 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 18 min
232 km.
from $124.48
4 h 45 min
Train, Bus
232 km.
from $44.70
4 h 47 min
232 km.
from $159.63

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 15m
Once daily
$29.06–$41.69
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
2h 50m
Twice daily
$21.48–$30.32
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
1h 50m
5 times a day
$69.48–$151.60
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$54.32–$61.90
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
44 min
Every 15 minutes
$8.21–$12.63
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
1h 1m
Every 20 minutes
$18.95–$27.79
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 44m
6 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$7.58–$11.37
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Essen is to bus which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gent-Sint-Pieters and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Ghent to Essen?

The distance between Ghent and Essen is 359 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 18m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ghent to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Essen train from?

Ghent to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Essen?

The best way to get from Ghent to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 18m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Ghent to Essen bus arrive?

Ghent to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ghent to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Essen is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ghent to Essen.

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

Book your Ghent to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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