What is the distance between Cologne and Ghent?

The distance between Cologne and Ghent is around 227 km (141 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Ghent?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent.

Bus Cologne to Ghent from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Ghent on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	8:25am	Ghent	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 45m	3:00pm	Ghent	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	8:20pm	Ghent	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 50m	8:20pm	Ghent	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 55m	1:45am	Ghent	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ghent

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ghent. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

1443 kmDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $68	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $257	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $43	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,325 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Ghent?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Ghent

A - Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop

B - Dampoort

C - St Pieters Central Station - Ghent

D - Ghent M.Hendrikaplein

E - Ghent Elisabethlaan 73

F - Gent Dampoort

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Ghent by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Ghent?
The distance between Cologne and Ghent is around 227 km (141 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Ghent?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$33

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11-18

$31

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Ghent was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Ghent, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $36 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Ghent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-18.