How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
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.
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Distance | 226 miles (365 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $39 - $325 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $39 (€34) • 13 h 27 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $325 (€291) • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 226 miles (365 km) by bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $39 (€34). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Ghent from Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel to Ghent from Frankfurt am Main: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.
You can get to Ghent from Frankfurt am Main 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Ghent from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€34).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $47 (€42).
A train is $287 (€257) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $325 (€291) from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent.
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Ghent that take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 5 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 13 h 27 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 226 miles (365 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Ghent as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent:
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Ghent:
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