The average train between Ghent and Alkmaar takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Alkmaar? 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.
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 11m.
Ghent to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Ghent to Alkmaar train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Alkmaar is 189.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Alkmaar via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 37m.