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Trip Summary
You can pick from 78 daily train trips between Ghent and Westerstede. The average train journey from Ghent to Westerstede takes 9 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 13 minutes.
Distance | 234 mi (377 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 0m |
Lowest price | $45.36 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Ghent to Westerstede?
There are 3 train lines with service from Ghent to Westerstede. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 48 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 2 | 14h 33m | $134.36 |
Deutsche Bahn | 48 | 9h 15m | $84.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 29 | 9h 18m | $81.07 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ghent to Westerstede start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 29 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Westerstede. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ghent leaves from Wondelgem and 5 other stations. And in Westerstede trains arrive at Westerstede-Ocholt .
From Ghent to Westerstede train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Westerstede faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ghent and Westerstede is approximately 234 miles, or 377 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 13 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ghent to Westerstede. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ghent at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 78 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 Westerstede 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 7 stops and stations in Ghent where you can board the train.
All train stations in Ghent:
Merelbeke
Oktrooiplein
Drongen
Wondelgem
Gent-Zuid
Gentbrugge
Gent St Pieters
Where is the train station in Westerstede?
Main arrival station: Westerstede-Ocholt
Westerstede has one train station.
All train stations in Westerstede:
Westerstede-Ocholt
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