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Alkmaar to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alkmaar and Ghent takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.

4h
Duration
257 km
Distance
€52
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
3h 11m
€29–120

Alkmaar to Ghent train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Alkmaar and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 257.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

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 11m.

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