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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Ghent
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$212
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Ghent will cost around $212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Ghent without transferring at least once.
9890+
197095:59 AM4h46Strasbourg station10:45 AMKortrijk$1181One-way1 transfer- 5486 · 5260+197137:31 AM4h14Strasbourg station11:45 AMKortrijk$1871One-way2 transfers
- 9894+197495:01 PM4h44Strasbourg station9:45 PMKortrijk$1971One-way1 transfer
- 2362 · 7081+197435:19 PM5h26Strasbourg station10:45 PMKortrijk$2191One-way2 transfers
- 12126 · 7571+1972510:49 AM5h56Strasbourg station4:45 PMKortrijk$2501One-way2 transfers
- 5486 · 5260+197137:31 AM4h14Strasbourg station11:45 AMKortrijk$1871One-way2 transfers
- 9894+197495:01 PM4h44Strasbourg station9:45 PMKortrijk$1971One-way1 transfer
- 5454 · 9866+197332:01 PM4h44Strasbourg station6:45 PMKortrijk$3041One-way2 transfers
- 9890+197095:59 AM4h46Strasbourg station10:45 AMKortrijk$1181One-way1 transfer
- 2362 · 7081+197435:19 PM5h26Strasbourg station10:45 PMKortrijk$2191One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Strasbourg to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Ghent:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Ghent costing on average $161 (€131).
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Ghent costing on average $261 (€212).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 4m.
You'll arrive about 2h 11m sooner (3h 33m by train vs 5h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $161 (€131) compared to roughly $115 (€93) 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
Strasbourg to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9890+19709 | 5:59 AM Strasbourg station | 4h46 | 10:45 AM Kortrijk | 1 transfer | |
| 5486 · 5260+19713 | 7:31 AM Strasbourg station | 4h14 | 11:45 AM Kortrijk | 2 transfers | |
| 12126 · 7571+19725 | 10:49 AM Strasbourg station | 5h56 | 4:45 PM Kortrijk | 2 transfers | |
| 5454 · 9866+19733 | 2:01 PM Strasbourg station | 4h44 | 6:45 PM Kortrijk | 2 transfers | |
| 9894+19749 | 5:01 PM Strasbourg station | 4h44 | 9:45 PM Kortrijk | 1 transfer | |
| 2362 · 7081+19743 | 5:19 PM Strasbourg station | 5h26 | 10:45 PM Kortrijk | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Ghent
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Belgium
Trains from Strasbourg to Ghent run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 247 miles (398 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 5:59 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Strasbourg to Ghent trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Strasbourg and Ghent from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Strasbourg to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Strasbourg to Ghent
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Kuhn
- Brasserie Flo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Le Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- VéloParc Gare: 760 places, covered VéloParc Sainte-Aurélie: 680 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tramway connections
- Tramway: Line A, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- TER: Regional trains
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingBike RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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