How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $81.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $48 (€40).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent costing on average $104 (€85).

A bus is $276 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent costing on average $324 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 9h 57m.

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

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

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

  • FlixBus
    12:48 PM6h52
    Gelsenkirchen
    7:40 PMGhent
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    12:48 PM6h52
    Gelsenkirchen
    7:40 PMGhent
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:48 PM6h52
    Gelsenkirchen
    7:40 PMGhent
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

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There are 3 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Ghent including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $48 (€40).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent costing on average $104 (€85).

A bus is $276 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent costing on average $324 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 9h 57m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Ghent by train.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen 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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