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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Essen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, 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 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $515.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$515 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Ghent to Essen:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Essen costing on average $114.
A bus is $474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Essen costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around $114 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-62.12. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Essen
How to get from Ghent to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 AM5h15Gent, Ghent2:55 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 AM5h15Gent, Ghent2:55 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1706 · KL18033:10 PM2h30Brussels Airport5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$7331One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 729 · EC 9223 · IC 1135 · IC 35338:27 AM5h25Ghent St Pieters1:52 PMEssen$921One-way6 transfers- IC 507 · R 18929 · 26417 · S98:25 AM5h15Ghent St Pieters1:40 PMEssen Hbf$971One-way3 transfers
- IC 729 · EC 9223 · IC 1135 · IC 35338:27 AM5h22Ghent St Pieters1:49 PMEssen Hbf$971One-way7 transfers
- KL1700 · KL17996:20 AM5h30Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$4491One-way1 transfer
- KL1702 · KL17998:05 AM3h45Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$4901One-way1 transfer
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LH785:30 PM4h35Brussels Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Essen:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Essen costing on average $114.
A bus is $474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Essen costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Essen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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