Trains tickets from Ghent to Essen

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ghent to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $81Average Duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$90 - $101Average Duration5h 13m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $30Average Duration2h 40m
63kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ghent to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
63kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ghent to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$94
Average train trip duration5h 13m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:03am
Distance146 miles (234 km)
Latest train departure1:13pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ghent - Essen

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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