The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Ghent
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
14 h 59 m
Average duration
20 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
797 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Ghent will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 3 trains that leave Malmö for Ghent every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 797 km distance in an average of 20 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 h 27 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Malmö to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 797 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£103 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 19m Average total duration Fastest 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Malmö to Ghent train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:50 Malmö | 15h29 | 22:19 Ghent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malmö to Ghent
Distance 797 km |
Average train duration 12h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 15h 12m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag from Malmö to Ghent trainsDeutsche Bahn, Oresundstag trains will get you between Malmö and Ghent from £53. 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.
Oresundstag
FAQs: Malmö to Ghent train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Malmö and Ghent
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 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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