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Trip Summary
You can pick from 58 daily train trips between Wetzlar and Ghent. The average train journey from Wetzlar to Ghent takes 7 hours and 40 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 212 mi (341 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 22m |
| Lowest price | €81.28 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wetzlar to Ghent?
2 train services operate from Wetzlar to Ghent. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 31 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 38 | 8h 48m | €97.30 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 31 | 6h 38m | €135.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wetzlar to Ghent start from €82, and on average cost . Daily there are 31 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ghent. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wetzlar leaves from Dutenhofen(Wetzlar) . And in Ghent trains arrive at Merelbeke and 3 other train stations.
From Wetzlar to Ghent train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ghent faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 22 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wetzlar and Ghent is approximately 212 miles, or 341 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wetzlar to Ghent on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wetzlar at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 58 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 Ghent to Wetzlar.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wetzlar?
Main departure station: Dutenhofen(Wetzlar)
There is one train station in Wetzlar.
All train stations in Wetzlar:
Dutenhofen(Wetzlar)
Where is the train station in Ghent?
Main arrival station: Merelbeke
There are more train stations and stops in Ghent than most cities. Most trains from Wetzlar will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Ghent:
Train stations in Ghent:
Merelbeke
Gent St Pieters
Drongen
Gentbrugge
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