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Trip Summary
165 trains operate daily from Ghent to Albstadt. The train trip from Ghent to Albstadt is usually about 9 hours and 43 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 32 minutes.
Distance | 308 mi (496 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 32m |
Lowest price | £40.22 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Albstadt?
2 train services operate from Ghent to Albstadt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 154 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 154 | 9h 32m | £94.99 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 13h 10m | £122.61 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Albstadt start from £94, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Albstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Wondelgem and 3 other stations. And in Albstadt trains arrive at Albstadt-Lautlingen and 3 other train stations.
From Ghent to Albstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to Albstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Albstadt is approximately 308 miles, or 496 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 32 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 Albstadt on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 165 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 Albstadt to Ghent.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ghent?
Main departure station: Gent St Pieters
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Ghent where you can board the train.
All train stations in Ghent:
Gent St Pieters
Gentbrugge
Merelbeke
Drongen
Oktrooiplein
Wondelgem
Where is the train station in Albstadt?
Main arrival station: Albstadt-Lautlingen
There are more train stations and stops in Albstadt than most cities. Most trains from Ghent will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Albstadt:
Train stations in Albstadt:
Albstadt-Lautlingen
Albstadt-Laufen Ort
Albstadt-Ebingen West
Albstadt-Ebingen
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