There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Herne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hernetrain Re
4h 26mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
5h 51m€26–55Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Hernecar 275.7 km
2h 50m€44–64Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hernetrain Re
4h 46mTrain #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 12m€123–214
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Herne is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Herne is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Herne station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herne. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Herne via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Ghent and Herne is 377 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Herne without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ghent to Herne, including transfers.
Ghent to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Herne is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Herne, Germany?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Herne via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Ghent to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Ghent to Herne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Herne is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ghent to Herne.
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