The average train between Ghent and Contern takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Contern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Contern. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Contern at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Contern. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Contern station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Ghent to Contern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Contern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.
The distance between Ghent and Contern is 241.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Sandweiler-Contern, Gare via Bruxelles-Midi, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 4h 48m.