How to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$34

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$94

Average price

$48

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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3h 29m

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2h 59m

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3h 4m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Ghent:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $94 (€77).

A bus is $307 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $341 (€279).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

Flight takes on average 5h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Ghent including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Ghent among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:35 PMGent, Ghent
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:35 PMGent, Ghent
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+Brussels AirlinesLH5626
    1:05 PM3h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $5861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26842 · S41 · IC 530
    1:40 AM7h51
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:31 AMGhent St Pieters
    $701One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 1110
    9:26 AM3h34
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:00 PMGhent St Pieters
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 1110 · IC 1533
    9:26 AM3h30
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:56 PMGhent St Pieters
    $821One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM4h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40 PMGent, Ghent
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM6h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:45 AMGent, Ghent
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 1671
    10:40 AM9h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:25 PMGent, Ghent
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5580+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4105
    8:30 AM4h40
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    1:10 PMBrussels Airport
    $3791One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1703
    6:20 AM3h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AMBrussels Airport
    $3821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4107+Brussels AirlinesLH5580
    9:30 AM3h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:10 PMBrussels Airport
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Ghent.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Ghent including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Ghent:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $94 (€77).

A bus is $307 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $341 (€279).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

Flight takes on average 5h 19m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Ghent is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Ghent is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Ghent as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Ghent:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Ghent:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, 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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