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Trip Summary
23 trains operate daily from Ghent to Emden. The train trip from Ghent to Emden is usually about 8 hours and 53 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 217 mi (350 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 36m |
Lowest price | $103.23 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Emden?
2 train services operate from Ghent to Emden. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 19 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 8h 54m | $149.67 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 8h 52m | $112.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Emden start from $103, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Emden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Merelbeke and one other station. And in Emden trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Ghent to Emden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Emden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Emden is approximately 217 miles, or 350 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 36 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Ghent to Emden on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 23 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 Emden 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 4 stops and stations in Ghent where you can board the train.
All train stations in Ghent:
Merelbeke
Drongen
Gentbrugge
Wondelgem
Where is the train station in Emden?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Emden receives travelers from Ghent at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Emden:
Train Station
Außenhafen
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