The average train between Douai and Ghent takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Douai 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 2 hours between Douai and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Douai is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 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 Douai to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Douai station and arriving at Ghent station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Douai to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Douai station.
Douai to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Douai to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Douai and Ghent is 87.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Douai to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres in around 2h 26m.