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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $972.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$211 Average price | $972 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Erlangen to Ghent:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Ghent costing on average $211 (€173).
A bus is $884 (€723) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Ghent costing on average $972 (€795).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€72) compared to roughly $130 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 12h 13m versus 7h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Erlangen to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:38 PM6h41Erlangen10:19 PMGhent$1721One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
3:38 PM6h41Erlangen10:19 PMGhent$1721One-way3 transfers
Fastest
3:38 PM6h41Erlangen10:19 PMGhent$1721One-way3 transfers
Other options
5:38 PM7h21Erlangen12:59 AMGhent$1721One-way3 transfers
9:38 PM12h41Erlangen10:19 AMGhent$1721One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Ghent:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Ghent costing on average $211 (€173).
A bus is $884 (€723) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Ghent costing on average $972 (€795).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Ghent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM to go to Ghent by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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