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Trip Summary
You can pick from 32 daily train trips between Ghent and Giessen. The average train journey from Ghent to Giessen takes 8 hours and 1 minute, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 39 minutes.
Distance | 219 mi (352 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 39m |
Lowest price | $53.16 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Giessen?
2 train services operate from Ghent to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 32 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 32 | 8h 2m | $77.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 7h 20m | $92.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Giessen start from $71, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Wondelgem . And in Giessen trains arrive at Watzenborn-Steinberg .
From Ghent to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 39 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Giessen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Giessen is approximately 219 miles, or 352 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ghent to Giessen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 32 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Giessen to Ghent.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ghent?
Main departure station: Merelbeke
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Ghent where you can board the train.
All train stations in Ghent:
Merelbeke
Wondelgem
Drongen
Gentbrugge
Gent St Pieters
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
Giessen has one train station.
Train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
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