The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ghent for Frankfurt am Main every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 366 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:413h46Ghent13:27Frankfurt am Main£891One-way0 changes
22:489h01Ghent7:49Frankfurt am Main£951One-way0 changes
8:415h42Ghent14:23Frankfurt am Main£1141One-way0 changes
18:413h48Ghent22:29Frankfurt am Main£1171One-way0 changes
10:413h32Ghent14:13Frankfurt am Main£1221One-way0 changes
10:413h32Ghent14:13Frankfurt am Main£1221One-way0 changes
9:413h46Ghent13:27Frankfurt am Main£891One-way0 changes
18:413h48Ghent22:29Frankfurt am Main£1171One-way0 changes
8:415h42Ghent14:23Frankfurt am Main£1141One-way0 changes
22:489h01Ghent7:49Frankfurt am Main£951One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ghent to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 366 km
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£117 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £253 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ghent to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 504 · ICE 11 · ICE 1225 · 4472 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 6h59 | 12:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 504 · ICE 11 | On time 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 5h05 | 10:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
IC 504 · ICE 11 · S9 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 5h34 | 10:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · 28513 · 4261 | 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h53 | 14:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · 4259 | 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h10 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2806 · ICE 13 | On time 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 4h39 | 12:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 519 | Delayed 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h08 | 13:19 13:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28518 · ICE 629 | On time 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h10 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28518 · ICE 629 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h33 | 16:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 519 · S9 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h47 | 15:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 1229 · S8 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h47 | 16:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 28518 · ICE 629 | On time 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h48 | 15:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 1229 · 4476 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h42 | 16:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 519 | On time 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h38 | 15:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 611 | Delayed 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h08 | 15:19 15:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 1611 | On time 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h08 | 17:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 927 | On time 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h18 | 17:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 28522 · ICE 723 | On time 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h10 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 611 · S9 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h47 | 17:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 927 · 4478 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h42 | 18:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 927 · S8 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h47 | 18:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · ICE 611 | On time 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h38 | 17:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2810 · ICE 315 · 28522 · ICE 723 | On time 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h44 | 17:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 613 | On time 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h38 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
IC 2812 · ICE 17 · 28526 · ICE 727 | On time 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h44 | 19:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 929 · S8 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h47 | 20:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
IC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 929 · 4480 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 6h42 | 20:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2814 · ICE 317 | On time 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 4h48 | 20:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
IC 2814 · ICE 317 · S9 | 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h17 | 20:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2814 · ICE 317 · ICE 1021+ 25035 | 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 7h23 | 23:04 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2816 · ICE 19 | On time 17:41 Ghent St Pieters | 4h47 | 22:28 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
IC 2816 · ICE 19 · S9 | 17:41 Ghent St Pieters | 5h17 | 22:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2818 · ICE 319 | On time 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 4h54 | 0:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 366 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 366 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Frankfurt am Main from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCB
FAQs: Ghent to Frankfurt am Main train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Frankfurt am Main
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
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