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Cheap train tickets from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

$72

Average

$72

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:39AM4h10

Ghent

01:49PMGelsenkirchen

$721One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11

Deutsche Bahn

09:39AM4h10

Ghent

01:49PMGelsenkirchen

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

4 h 10 m

Average

4 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

242 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Ghent for Gelsenkirchen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:39AM4h10

Ghent

01:49PMGelsenkirchen

$721One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Distance	150 miles (242 km)
Average train duration	4 h 9 min
Average train ticket price	$80 (€69)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Deutsche Bahn or SNCB

Trains from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen cover the 150 miles (242 km) long route taking on average 4 h 9 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or SNCB. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $80 (€69), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $66 (€56).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and SNCB from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and SNCB train tickets to Gelsenkirchen from Ghent from $53 (€46) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train.

Train information from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $53

SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.

Train information from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen with SNCB:

Average Duration: 3 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $96
SNCB frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

FAQs: Travel by train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen.

Cheap train tickets from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen can start from as little as $66 (€56) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is $80 (€69); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train travel time is 4 h 9 min for the 150 mile (242 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 7: 39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 3: 39 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Gelsenkirchen from Ghent is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen by train is October.

You have options as you can travel to Gelsenkirchen from Ghent 2 different ways: train or bus.