Dortmund to Ghent by train

Travelling by train from Dortmund to Ghent

Ready to travel from Dortmund to Ghent by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Dortmund and Ghent

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £42.33, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Dortmund to Ghent

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Dortmund to Ghent:

• 04:57 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 22:08 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 01:45 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 23:09 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 10 minutes from Dortmund toward Ghent.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 37 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Dortmund to Ghent

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 2 minutes, crossing a total distance of 266 kilometres.

How far in advance Dortmund and Ghent tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Dortmund and Ghent are available 7 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Dortmund to Ghent

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Ghent city guide to get you started.