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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£128
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£146
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
13 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
14 h 11 m
Trains on 29 Aug
7
Distance
780 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Ghent will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
To travel from Copenhagen to Ghent you need to make at least 4 changes.
RJ 13465 · S1 · ICE 205 · ICE 318
IC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S1
ECE 397 · S1 · ICE 619 · 26440
ECE 393 · S1 · ICE 203 · ICE 10
IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · S1
ECE 1191 · S3 · ICE 109 · ICE 14
ECE 393 · S1 · ICE 203 · ICE 10
IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 · S1
IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · S1
RJ 13465 · S1 · ICE 205 · ICE 318Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 780 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£103 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Ghent trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 387 · RJ 13467 · S1 · ICE 515 | 23:12 Copenhagen Central Station | 13h44 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 5 changes | |
RJ 387 · RJ 13467 · S1 · ICE 515 | 23:12 Copenhagen Central Station | 13h48 | 13:00 Ghent St Pieters | 4 changes | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
ECE 1191 · S3 · ICE 109 · ICE 14 | On time 5:08 Copenhagen Central Station | 13h11 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 4 changes | |
IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 · S1 | 5:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 14h34 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 6 changes | |
IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · S1 | 7:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 14h34 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 6 changes | |
ECE 393 · S1 · ICE 203 · ICE 10 | On time 8:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 13h57 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 4 changes | |
IC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S1 | 9:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 15h14 | 0:59 Ghent St Pieters | 6 changes | |
RJ 13465 · S1 · ICE 205 · ICE 318 | On time 10:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 14h37 | 0:59 Ghent St Pieters | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Ghent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £41 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 780 km distance in 13h 5m.
Distance 780 km |
Average train duration 11h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 13h 5m |
First train 2:50 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Ghent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Ghent trains use the København Hovedb. to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Dybboelsbro st is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Dybboelsbro st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Dybboelsbro st.
ATMs are available at Dybboelsbro st.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dybboelsbro st.
Nørreport St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nørreport St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nørreport St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nørreport St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nørreport St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nørreport St.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skt. Petri, Ibsens Hotel, Hotel Kong Arthur.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
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