Berlin to Ghent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Ghent by train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train • 7h 47m

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Koeln Hbf Ice / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Ice
Take the train from Brux.-Midi/Brus.-Zuid to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters Ic / ...

141€ - 272€

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Fly Berlin Schoenefeld to Brussels, train • 5h 33m

Fly from Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF) to Brussels (BRU) SXF - BRU
Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters

41€ - 217€

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Bus • 14h 30m

Take the bus from Berlin, Berlin central bus station to Ghent N1325

40€ - 55€

Bus via Cologne • 16h 25m

Take the bus from Berlin ZOB to Köln ZOB
Take the bus from Köln to Gent

68€ - 122€

Drive • 7h 12m

Drive from Berlin Hbf to Ghent 779.1 km

90€ - 140€

Fly Berlin Tegel to Brussels, train • 5h 24m

Fly from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Brussels (BRU) TXL - BRU
Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters

52€ - 224€

Fly Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf, train • 6h 37m

Fly from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Dusseldorf (DUS) TXL - DUS
Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen Terminal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Take the train from Brux.-Midi/Brus.-Zuid to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters

109€ - 333€

Fly Berlin Tegel to Cologne Bonn, train • 6h 19m

Fly from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) TXL - CGN
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Take the train from Brux.-Midi/Brus.-Zuid to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters

80€ - 330€

Fly Berlin Tegel to Amsterdam Schiphol, train • 6h 37m

Fly from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) TXL - AMS
Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
Take the train from Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal to Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort

105€ - 364€

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to bus which costs 40€ - 55€ and takes 14h 30m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Ghent?

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to fly and train which costs 50€ - 230€ and takes 5h 24m.

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Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Ghent. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

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Is there a direct train between Berlin and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters via Koeln Hbf and Brux.-Midi/Brus.-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

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How far is it from Berlin to Ghent?

The distance between Berlin and Ghent is 686 km. The road distance is 779.1 km.

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How do I travel from Berlin to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs 140€ - 280€.

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How long does it take to get from Berlin to Ghent?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Berlin to Ghent, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Berlin to Ghent bus from?

Berlin to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Berlin central bus station.

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Where do I catch the Berlin to Ghent train from?

Berlin to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.

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Train or bus from Berlin to Ghent?

The best way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs 140€ - 280€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40€ - 55€ and takes 14h 30m.

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Distance: 686.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Ghent via Koeln Hbf and Brux.-Midi/Brus.-Zuid in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Berlin central bus station to Ghent 3 times a day. Tickets cost 40€ - 55€ and the journey takes 14h 30m.

Airlines

Eurowings

Website: eurowings.com

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels via Stuttgart

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: 85€ - 280€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 30€ - 180€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Cologne Bonn

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 30€ - 240€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Amsterdam Schiphol via Stuttgart

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: 85€ - 340€

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels

Ave. Duration: 1h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 40€ - 310€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 110€ - 370€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 110€ - 370€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 30€ - 180€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 120€ - 650€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Cologne Bonn via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 130€ - 390€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 180€ - 600€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Amsterdam Schiphol via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 180€ - 600€

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 30€ - 160€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 40€ - 120€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Cologne Bonn

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 35€ - 150€

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 110€ - 310€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 150€ - 600€

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 90€ - 410€

Brussels Airlines

Website: brusselsairlines.com

Flights from Berlin Tegel to Brussels

Ave. Duration: 1h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 40€ - 310€

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Berlin Schoenefeld to Brussels

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 19€ - 190€

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).