The average train between Amsterdam and Ghent takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Amsterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Amsterdam to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Amsterdam and Ghent is 167.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central in around 2h 16m.