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Trip Summary
You can pick from 83 daily train trips between Ghent and Kaiserslautern. The average train journey from Ghent to Kaiserslautern takes 8 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 22 minutes.
Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 0m |
Lowest price | £36.22 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Ghent to Kaiserslautern
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £81 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £36 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £78 one-way
Which train should you take from Ghent to Kaiserslautern?
There are 3 train lines with service from Ghent to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 80 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 10h 56m | £81.61 |
Deutsche Bahn | 80 | 8h 17m | £91.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 12h 5m | £78.16 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Kaiserslautern start from £78, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Gentbrugge and one other station. And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Einsiedlerhof .
From Ghent to Kaiserslautern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 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 Kaiserslautern.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Kaiserslautern is approximately 210 miles, or 338 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 22 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ghent to Kaiserslautern. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 83 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 Kaiserslautern to Ghent.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country's cultural centres, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity coach routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
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
Wondelgem
Gentbrugge
Drongen
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof
Kaiserslautern receives travelers from Ghent at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
K3
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