The average train between Almelo and Ghent takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Almelo 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.
Trains run hourly between Almelo and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almelo is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Amersfoort Centraal and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Almelo 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.
No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Almelo station and arriving at Ghent station via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Almelo to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almelo station.
Almelo to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Almelo to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Almelo and Ghent is 249.6 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Almelo to Gand-Dampoort via Amersfoort Centraal, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 23m.