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Trip Summary
You can pick from 65 daily train trips between Ghent and Oberstdorf. The average train journey from Ghent to Oberstdorf takes 11 hours and 35 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 33 minutes.
Distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 33m |
Lowest price | £111.73 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Oberstdorf?
2 train services operate from Ghent to Oberstdorf. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 59 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 59 | 11h 29m | £114.63 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 12h 44m | £80.86 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Oberstdorf start from £57, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Oberstdorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Gentbrugge and one other station. And in Oberstdorf trains arrive at Train Station .
From Ghent to Oberstdorf train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Oberstdorf faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Oberstdorf is approximately 388 miles, or 625 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 33 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ghent to Oberstdorf. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
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 65 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 Oberstdorf 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
Gent St Pieters
Gentbrugge
Wondelgem
Drongen
Where is the train station in Oberstdorf?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Oberstdorf has one train station.
Train stations in Oberstdorf:
Train Station
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