Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train

Cheap train tickets from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Cheapest

85

Average

88

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.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
06:21PM8h58
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
851One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:27PM9h52
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
911One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 11
Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:27PM9h52
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
06:21PM8h58
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Fastest Journey

8 h 58 m

Average

9 h 25 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

242 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Ghent for Gelsenkirchen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
06:21PM8h58
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
851One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:27PM9h52
Ghent
03:19AMGelsenkirchen
911One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

distanceDistance150 miles (242 km)
durationAverage train duration9 h 52 min
priceAverage train ticket price$100 (€88)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Trains from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen cover the 150 miles (242 km) long journey taking on average 9 h 52 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $100 (€88), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $97 (€85). Travelers depart most frequently from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

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

Deutsche Bahn and SNCB trains will get you to Gelsenkirchen from Ghent from $97 (€85). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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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.

    SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train to Gelsenkirchen from Ghent.

    SNCB from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train information:

    • Average Duration: 3 h 19 min
    • SNCB frequency: 2 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.
    FAQs
    Cheap train tickets from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen can start from as little as $97 (€85) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is $100 (€88); 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 9 h 52 min  for the 150 mile (242 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
    The train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 5: 27 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
    There are 2 trains a day from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/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 Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Ghent and Gelsenkirchen to compare what amenities they may offer.

    When departing from Ghent, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Gent St Pieters and Gent-Dampoort. When arriving in Gelsenkirchen, you can end your trip in train stations like Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Gelsenkirchen Zoo.

    Passengers board the train most frequently from Gent St Pieters, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gelsenkirchen Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

    The cheapest month for a train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is December.
    However, you have options as you can travel from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

    Important Stations and Airports for this connection

    Ghent
    Gelsenkirchen
    Gent St Pieters is the most popular Ghent railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Ghent for your trip to Gelsenkirchen.
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