The cheapest and fastest trains from Kassel to Ghent
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Ghent will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
To travel from Kassel to Ghent you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 277 · ICE 16 · IC 28357:137h06Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe14:19Ghent St Pieters£1371One-way2 changes
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 26412 · ICE 166:128h07Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe14:19Ghent St Pieters£1461One-way4 changes
4153 · ICE 16 · IC 28356:088h11Kassel Hbf14:19Ghent St Pieters£1461One-way2 changes
ICE 277 · ICE 16 · IC 28357:137h06Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe14:19Ghent St Pieters£1371One-way2 changes
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 26412 · ICE 166:128h07Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe14:19Ghent St Pieters£1461One-way4 changes
4153 · ICE 16 · IC 28356:088h11Kassel Hbf14:19Ghent St Pieters£1461One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Kassel to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Ghent 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 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 404 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kassel to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Kassel to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4153 · ICE 16 · IC 2835 | 6:08 Kassel Hbf | 8h11 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
ICE 778 · ICE 946 · 26412 · ICE 16 | On time 6:12 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h07 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 4 changes | |
ICE 277 · ICE 16 · IC 2835 | On time 7:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 7h06 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kassel to Ghent
Trains from Kassel to Ghent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Kassel to Ghent trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Kassel and Ghent from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kassel to Ghent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kassel 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kassel and Ghent
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Saturday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Sunday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Matterhorn-Stübli
- Biond Restaurant
- Schwälmer Brotladen
- Kleine Konoba
- InterCityHotel
- Schweizer Hof
- Kurfürst Wilhelm I.
- Kurparkhotel
- Monday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Thursday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- HermannS
- Eckstein
- Lohmann
- Il Convento
- Hotel am Rathaus
- Stadthotel
- Arosa Hotel
- Foto-Motel
- 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
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