How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €124.

Distance: 227 miles (366 km)

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Flight

€97

Average price

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€250

Average price

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM8h25
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
03:00PMGent, Ghent
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM8h25
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
03:00PMGent, Ghent
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1006
07:20AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:20AMBrussels Airport
$7481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1656 · ICE 1049 · ICE 16 · IC 2835
08:59AM5h20
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
02:19PMGhent St Pieters
$1721One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · IC 1947 · ICE 314 · IC 2837
10:59AM5h20
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
04:19PMGhent St Pieters
$1721One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1656 · ICE 1049 · ICE 16 · IC 2835
08:43AM5h36
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:19PMGhent St Pieters
$1831One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM8h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
03:00PMGent, Ghent
$561One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25AM8h00
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
08:25AMGent, Ghent
$481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM9h55
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:55PMGent, Ghent
$701One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1816+KLM CityhopperKL1705
10:15AM4h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2610
11:30AM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:35PMBrussels Airport
$5311One-way
0 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN2612
12:30PM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$5311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Ghent including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent costing on average $56 (€45).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent costing on average $156 (€124).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is approximately 227 miles (366 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Ghent:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Ghent by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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