- Must visit
Von der Heydt-Museum
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Wuppertal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Wuppertal will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Wuppertal without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 17344
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 28520 · 20083
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 17336
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28516 · 20079
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 28520 · 20083
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28516 · 20079
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 17344
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 17336Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $361 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Wuppertal:
A train is $258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Wuppertal costing on average $361.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 7h 15m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 3h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $53 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.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Wuppertal trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 653 | On time 1:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 3h40 | 5:21 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 17336 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 3h55 | 1:36 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28516 · 20079 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 3h50 | 1:31 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 17344 | 11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 3h55 | 3:36 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 28520 · 20083 | 11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 3h50 | 3:31 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Ghent to Wuppertal run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 8:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Wuppertal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wuppertal trip today.
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Contemporary sculpture park combining major international artworks with wooded grounds and striking exhibition spaces on a hillside.
Museum on early industrial history in the Engels family’s former house, explaining Wuppertal’s textile era and Friedrich Engels’ background.
Top urban walking route on a former railway line with bridges, tunnels, and broad views. It is one of Wuppertal’s most popular outdoor attractions.
Historic district with timber-framed houses, monastery heritage, and waterside scenery. A charming escape from the denser urban center.
Large hillside park with botanical garden, tower, lawns, and paths. A classic local place for strolling, views, and relaxing greenery.
Bergische Kaffeetafel is a traditional coffee spread with waffles, rye bread, cold cuts, rice pudding and cherries, served in the Bergisches Land region around Wuppertal.
Bergische Waffeln are crisp heart-shaped waffles, often served with hot cherries, cream or rice pudding. They are a signature regional treat in Bergisches Land.
Milchreis is creamy rice pudding often served warm with cinnamon, sugar and cherries as part of a Bergische Kaffeetafel, making it a nostalgic local comfort dish.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A leading fine dining address in Wuppertal.
Established restaurant in the zoo district with seasonal German cuisine and a classic atmosphere. A reliable choice for regional and upscale meals.
Historic brewery pub serving hearty Bergisch and German classics in a traditional, convivial setting. Known for regional food and house beer.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually below Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Wuppertal trains use the Gent St Pieters to Wuppertal Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Wuppertal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
Wuppertal Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vidaleo, Cafe Extrablatt, McDonald's, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal Hbf. ATMs are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Information desks are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Ibis Wuppertal City, Hotel Astor, Arcade.
Wuppertal-Steinbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vidaleo, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal, Laurenz, Milia´s Coffee
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Hotel Astor, Hotel Hanseatic, Arcade.
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen is 5 km from Wuppertal city centre. Public transport options include:
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Färberei:Café, Wupper Grill, Vinh Son
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
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