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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 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).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:48 PM6h52Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGhent$471One-way0 transfers
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- 12:48 PM6h52Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGhent$471One-way0 transfers
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- 12:48 PM6h52Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGhent$471One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Ghent by train.
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