The average train between Arnhem and Ghent takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Arnhem 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 Arnhem and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Ghent station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Arnhem to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Arnhem to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Arnhem and Ghent is 183.7 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 3h 30m.