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Trip Summary
There are 23 daily trains from Ghent to Darmstadt. Traveling by train from Ghent to Darmstadt usually takes around 6 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 6m |
Lowest price | £28.94 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Darmstadt?
2 train services operate from Ghent to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 7h 6m | £86.87 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 6h 46m | £87.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Darmstadt start from £74, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Wondelgem and 2 other stations. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt-Eberstadt and one other train station.
From Ghent to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 46 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 29 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Darmstadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Darmstadt is approximately 232 miles, or 373 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 6 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 Darmstadt on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 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 Darmstadt to Ghent.
City Information
Darmstadt
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Image credit: Pixabay
Darmstadt is a large city in the state of Hesse, near Frankfurt. It is known as Germany's City of Science due to the many scientific institutions and academies within the city's limits. A long list of notable landmarks makes Darmstadt a worthy destination to explore.
One of the most popular landmarks in the city is the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, which is said to have inspired the world-famous novel by Mary Shelley. Another is the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, used by the Russian imperial family during their visit to the city. Finally, if you're a fan of quirky architecture, don't miss the art-nouveau museum Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt or the Waldspirale, a colourful, spiralling residential building built in the 1990s.
To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a coach or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by coach, and Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and Railjet provide travel by train. From Darmstadt, some of the most popular destinations are Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Rotterdam.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ghent?
Main departure station: Wondelgem
Ghent has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Ghent:
Wondelgem
Drongen
Merelbeke
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Image credit: Andrew Solovay
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt receives travelers from Ghent at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
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