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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 30

Cheapest price

$86

Average price

$114

Fastest journey

4 h 3 m

Average duration

4 h 3 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

365 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2812 · ICE 17
    1:41 PM4h03
    Ghent St Pieters
    5:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2808 · ICE 15
    9:41 AM4h03
    Ghent St Pieters
    1:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2810 · ICE 315
    11:41 AM4h03
    Ghent St Pieters
    3:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $139.

Distance: 226 miles (365 km)

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Driving

$115

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

$262

Average price

$72

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 16m

Average total duration

6h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Union Ivkoni International

Most popular bus company

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is a bus with an average price of $34 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:

A bus is $80 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $115 (€115).

A bus is $228 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $262 (€262).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 41m.

Bus takes on average 6h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ghent St Pieters and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 41m sooner (3h 41m by train vs 4h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€115) compared to roughly $72 (€72) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 2810 · ICE 315 · IC 2546 · 2969311:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
5h42
5:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2810 · ICE 315
On time
11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
4h03
3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 125
On time
11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
4h46
4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2812 · ICE 17
On time
1:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
4h03
5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2812 · ICE 17 · IC 2508 · 296951:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
5h42
7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 127
On time
1:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
4h46
6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2814 · ICE 317
Delayed
3:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
4h04
6:41 PM 6:41 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2814 · ICE 317 · IC 2540 · 44983:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
5h42
9:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2816 · ICE 19 · IC 2572
On time
5:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
5h35
11:16 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2816 · ICE 19
Delayed
5:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
4h16
8:42 PM 8:42 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2818 · ICE 319
Delayed
7:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
4h26
10:53 PM 10:53 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 419 · IC 2120 · Bus 2120 · Bus 82110
On time
7:56 PM Ghent St Pieters
12h13
8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2819 · R 16981 · IC 2992 · 32290
On time
8:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
11h10
7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 522 · R 5005 · 26809 · ICE 25
On time
11:45 PM Ghent St Pieters
10h28
10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 522 · R 5005 · 26857 · ICE 529
On time
11:45 PM Ghent St Pieters
10h06
9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 522 · R 5005 · 26809 · ICE 513
On time
11:45 PM Ghent St Pieters
9h28
9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4 transfers
Thursday, July 30
Deutsche BahnIC 2808 · ICE 15
On time
9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
4h03
1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

BelgiumBelgium
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€66) but you can travel from only $21 (€21) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:41, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 3h 46m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $21 (€21)
Distance
226 miles (365 km)
Average train duration
3h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$66 (€66)
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
3h 46m
First train
7:41 AM
Last train
8:25 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $21 (€21)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent St Pieters and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $21 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 46m
Cheapest Price
$66 (€66)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 46m
Cheapest Price
$69 (€69)
SNCB frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $66 (€66), while the average price is around $115 (€115).
The train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf takes 3h 46m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 226 miles (365 km).
The first train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 7:41 AM.
The last train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 8:25 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $21 (€21).
The train journey from Gent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is moderately scenic, offering views of the Belgian countryside and parts of the Rhine Valley in Germany, known for its picturesque landscapes and vineyards.
A day trip from Gent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is not feasible as the travel time is 3h 46m. There are 4 trains available per day, and the distance is 226 miles (365 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Since both Ghent St Pieters and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf include Cologne, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Würzburg, Mannheim.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Most Ghent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Gent St Pieters to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent St Pieters and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ghent
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Gent St PietersKoningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre

Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus60 · 8m · $3 · every ~3 min
TramT1, Gf, T3, T4 · 14m · $3 · every ~32 min

Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services

Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.

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