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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Ghent

Composite routes from Essen to Ghent

Cheapest
2 h 40 min
Car
256 km.
from $14
Other
5 h
Bus
234 km.
from €25

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h
Once daily
$29.26–$40.71
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
3h 5m
Twice daily
$21.63–$31.81
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Train operators
Found: 8
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
European Sleeper
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
3h 30m
Twice daily
$82.70–$178.12
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
56 min
Hourly
$34.35–$39.44
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
28 min
Every 15 minutes
$8.27–$12.09
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
1h 3m
Every 30 minutes
$19.08–$27.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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European Sleeper
Website
5h 32m
Twice a week
$17.81–$27.99
[email protected]
Contact via email
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
1h 2m
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
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Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$7.63–$11.45
+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 Essen to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ghent is to bus which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ghent?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ghent?

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

How far is it from Essen to Ghent?

The distance between Essen and Ghent is 335 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Ghent train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Ghent?

The best way to get from Essen to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 5h.

Where does the Essen to Ghent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Ghent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ghent is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Essen to Ghent.

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

Book your Essen to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen 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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