Hamburg to Ghent train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE,EC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Ghent

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£88

Fastest journey

7 h 29 m

Average duration

9 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

512 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hamburg to Ghent will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Ghent 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 512 km distance in an average of 9 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 12 h 25 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.

06:3012h25

Hamburg

18:55Ghent

£401One-way

0 changes

13:4810h57

Hamburg

00:45Ghent

£471One-way

0 changes

06:457h35

Hamburg

14:20Ghent

£731One-way

0 changes

13:5010h55

Hamburg

00:45Ghent

£991One-way

0 changes

11:507h29

Hamburg

19:19Ghent

£1811One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £45.

Distance: 511 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£79 Average Price	£39 Average Price Cheapest	£141 Average Price
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Ghent

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Trains from Hamburg to Ghent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Distance

511 km

Average train duration

7h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Trains per day

Fastest train

7h 10m

First train

00:07

Last train

23:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Hamburg to Ghent

For as little as £26 you can travel by train to Ghent from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Ghent from Hamburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Hamburg to Ghent train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 6 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £45
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train from Hamburg to Ghent at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

FlixTrain from Hamburg to Ghent train information:

Average Duration: 10 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £26
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Hamburg to Ghent train

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Ghent.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Ghent can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Ghent is £79; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hamburg to Ghent train time is 6 h 47 min covering the 317 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Ghent leaves at 03: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Ghent leaves at 21: 46.

There are 6 trains a day from Hamburg to Ghent which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Hamburg to Ghent, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Ghent. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Hamburg and Ghent and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 46.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Ghent by train is November.

You have options as you can travel to Ghent from Hamburg 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.