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Elst to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elst and Ghent takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Elst 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.

3h 46m
Duration
209 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Elst to Bredatrain train
  2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ec / ...
  3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
3h 13m
€26–53

Elst to Ghent train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Elst and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elst is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)37h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elst 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: 208.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Elst to Gand-Dampoort via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 3h 13m.

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