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Trip Overview

The average train between Alkmaar and Ghent takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
257 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Alkmaar to Ghent train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Alkmaar and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Gand-Dampoort via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 13m.

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