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Dortmund, Germany → Ghent, Belgium

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Two ways to Travel from Dortmund to Ghent

Composite routes from Dortmund to Ghent

Cheapest
2 h 49 min
Car
299 km.
from $16
Other
2 h 49 min
Rideshare
299 km.
from $11.38

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$45.80

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$190.84
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Ghent is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Gent-Sint-Pieters via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Ghent?

The distance between Dortmund and Ghent is 369 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Dortmund to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ghent bus from?

Dortmund to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ghent train from?

Dortmund to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Ghent?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 6h.

Where does the Dortmund to Ghent bus arrive?

Dortmund to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Dortmund to Ghent train arrive?

Dortmund to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Ghent is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Dortmund to Ghent.

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

Book your Dortmund to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 729+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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