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Next departures from Ghent to Essen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	07:25	Ghent Train Station	3h 51m	11:16	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:25	Ghent Train Station	3h 51m	11:16	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	09:03	Ghent Train Station	4h 46m	13:49	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	09:03	Ghent Train Station	4h 46m	13:49	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:25	Ghent Train Station	4h 25m	17:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Ghent to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 508, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

1497 kmDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 485 - R 664	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 287 - R 2 190	Average duration5h 19m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 508 - R 508	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e