The average train between Ghent and Alkmaar takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Alkmaar. 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 Ghent and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Ghent to Alkmaar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Alkmaar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Ghent to Alkmaar train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Alkmaar is 189.6 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Alkmaar via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 11m.