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 $19. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$37

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$95

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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3h 29m

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

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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
07:55AM7h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:00PMGent, Ghent
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM7h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:00PMGent, Ghent
$281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:05AM5h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
12:35PMGent, Ghent
$411One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:10PM5h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:40PMGent, Ghent
$281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40AM7h50
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
12:30PMGent, Ghent
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00PM6h45
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:45AMGent, Ghent
$281One-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 $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Ghent costing on average $142 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

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 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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