There are 7 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
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Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Ghent
5 alternative options
Drive
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Drive from Berlin Hbf to Ghent
Fly to Brussels, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Brussels (BRU)
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Take the train from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
Fly to Dusseldorf, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
Fly to Cologne Bonn, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN)
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
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International entry into Belgium from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Belgium from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Belgium
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Belgium is currently allowed from Germany.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ghent is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ghent is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Ghent is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
No, returning to Germany from Belgium is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 14h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to fly and train which costs €40 - €270 and takes 5h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Ghent. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Berlin and Ghent is 686 km. The road distance is 781.8 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Berlin to Ghent, including transfers.
Berlin to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Ghent is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 14h 30m.

- Distance: 686.1 km
- Duration: 7h 59m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Ghent via Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Nord in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin central bus station to Ghent 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40 - €55 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Sindbad also services this route 4 times a week.

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €350
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €440
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Dusseldorf via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €440
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Cologne Bonn via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €490
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €850
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €600

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €320

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).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cologne central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- Flixtrain

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €10 - €16
Train from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €18
- 1st Class
- €21 - €24
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €10
- 1st Class
- €10 - €15
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €16

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €70 - €100
- Comfort
- €85 - €110
- Premium
- €100 - €150
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €65 - €85
- Premium
- €75 - €110

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- poczta@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Berlin to Gent
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Sindbad
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Berlin to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent station.
Berlin to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Ghent is 782 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Berlin to Ghent.
Ryanair, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your Berlin to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 115+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.