How to get from Cologne to Ghent
- 226 km as the crow flies
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Ghent: bus. The two cities are about 226 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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226 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €228Older observation | 2h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Reading date not recorded | 6h 07m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 5h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€228Older observation2h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€50Reading date not recorded6h 07m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 125h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Ghent: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Ghentbus
FlixBus·5h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Cologne to Ghent
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:05 and the last at 09:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 01:05 | 09:15 |
All departures
- 01:05
- 01:45
- 02:05
- 03:05
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 09:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Cologne to Ghent
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Ghent, Brussels Airport-Ghent, Bruges-GhentBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Bruxelles MidiBook →
SNCBBruxelles Midi-BrugesBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Ghent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Ghent, about 5h 20m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Ghent: common questions
When is the first bus from Cologne to Ghent?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:05 and the last at 09:15, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Ghent?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 01:05 and 09:15.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Ghent leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Ghent from Cologne?
About 226 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Ghent?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ghent?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026