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Five ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent

Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent

Cheapest
2 h 34 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
2 h 34 min
Rideshare
270 km.
from $10.27
4 h 23 min
240 km.
from $100.83
5 h 46 min
Bus, Train
240 km.
from $32.02
5 h 38 min
240 km.
from $158.02

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.71

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
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
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is to bus and train which costs $26.09 - $38.04 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Gent-Sint-Pieters via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent is 362 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 23m and costs $30.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 23m and costs $30.43 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $59.78 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

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