How to travel from Hamburg to Ghent

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $86.

Distance: 318 miles (512 km)

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Flight

$150

Average price

$63

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Cheapest

$266

Average price

7h 33m

Average total duration

7h 3m

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30m

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9h 17m

Average total duration

8h 47m

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30m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

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from Hamburg to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
09:30PM11h25
Hamburg
08:55AMGhent
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:30PM11h25
Hamburg
08:55AMGhent
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:55AM10h00
Hamburg
12:55PMGhent
$611One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:30AM13h10
Hamburg
09:40PMGhent
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:15PM11h50
Hamburg
01:05AMGhent
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:45PM13h40
Hamburg
07:25AMGhent
$881One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ghent.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Ghent including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ghent costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ghent costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 58m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Hamburg to Ghent is approximately 318 miles (512 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Ghent is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ghent:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ghent by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, CityJet, Eurowings , KLM to go to Ghent by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Ghent:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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