The average train between Ghent and Amsterdam takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam at 11:50 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 Ghent to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Ghent to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Amsterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Amsterdam is 167.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 25m.