How to travel from Cologne to Ghent

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Travel Information between Cologne and Ghent

Distance140 miles (226 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$19 - $37
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 4 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $37 (€33) • 2 h 24 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 140 miles (226 km) between Cologne and Ghent. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Ghent.

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from Cologne to Ghent

How to get from Cologne to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM5h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:25AMGent, Ghent
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM5h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:25AMGent, Ghent
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 14 · IC 8002
03:41PM2h30
Cologne Hbf
06:11PMGhent St Pieters
$1061One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 2833
09:41AM2h38
Cologne Hbf
12:19PMGhent St Pieters
$951One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16 · IC 2835
11:42AM2h37
Cologne Hbf
02:19PMGhent St Pieters
$951One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 314 · IC 2837
01:42PM2h37
Cologne Hbf
04:19PMGhent St Pieters
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4425+Brussels AirlinesLX4546
06:45AM3h15
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:00AMBrussels Airport
$7121One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431+Brussels AirlinesLX4240
06:30PM3h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:30PMBrussels Airport
$8381One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesLH5630+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051
01:20PM3h55
Cologne Bonn Airport
05:15PMBrussels Airport
$11241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Ghent

Travel to Ghent 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 Cologne to Ghent.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Ghent: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ghent is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Ghent:

Taking a bus costs $17 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€33) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Cologne to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 24 min.

There are alternative travel options to Ghent that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 45 min of travel time.

Ghent is approximately 140 miles (226 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ghent is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Ghent as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Ghent:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Ghent:

    • You can go to Ghent from Cologne by bus with FlixBus or Ourbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Cologne to Ghent on Omio.
    • You can travel to Ghent from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€33) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Ghent.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Ghent with the following travel companies:

    • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Ourbus.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ghent as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Ghent.

    Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Paris or Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.

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