Trains tickets from Ghent to Essen

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Next departures for Ghent to Essen on September 29
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Ghent Train Station
Essen Central Train StationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Ghent Train Station
Essen Central Train StationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Ghent Train Station
Essen Central Train StationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
Ghent Train Station
Essen Central Train StationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn
Ghent Train Station
Essen Central Train StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ghent to Essen.

Average Price$23 - $28Average Duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$60 - $126Average Duration4h 9m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $31Average Duration2h 40m
63kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Ghent to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
5h 15mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ghent to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$104
Average train trip duration4h 9m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:24am
Distance146 miles (234 km)
Latest train departure8:25pm

Ghent to Essen Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ghent to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ghent and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Ghent to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Ghent

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