Aachen to Ghent by train

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Overview: trains from Aachen to Ghent

Find the key information for travelling by train from Aachen to Ghent, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:45 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 170
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey US$41.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 7m
Train operators 29

Aachen to Ghent train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Aachen to Ghent by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Aachen to Ghent take around 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 170 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Aachen is scheduled to depart at around  05:45. The last departure is usually at around 23:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Aachen at around 06:37, with the last train leaving at around 23:46. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$41.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ghent, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ghent.

Is there a direct train from Aachen to Ghent?

The journey between Aachen and Ghent usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Aachen to Ghent every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Aachen to Ghent?

The Aachen to Ghent train travel takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Aachen to Ghent train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ghent leaving Aachen at around 05:45 and the last train leaving at around 23:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Aachen at around 06:37, with the final departure at 23:46.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.