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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Gent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Gent
    Departure location: Ghent Train Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Gent
    Departure location: Ghent Train Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Gent
    Departure location: Ghent Train Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Gent
    Departure location: Ghent Train Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gent to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$40 - $47Average Duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$68 - $127Average Duration4h 21m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $24Average Duration2h 50m
63kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gent to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
63kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gent to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$104
Average train trip duration4h 21m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:24am
Distance146 miles (234 km)
Latest train departure9:25pm

Gent to Essen Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gent to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gent and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Gent to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Gent

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