The average train between Ghent and Contern takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. 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 twice daily between Ghent and Contern. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Contern at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 53m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Contern. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Luxembourg station via Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
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 278 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 54m.