The average train between Ghent and Douai takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Douai. 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 4 times a day between Ghent and Douai. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Douai at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Douai. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Douai station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Ghent to Douai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Douai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Douai station.
Book your Ghent to Douai train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Douai is 87.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Douai via Lille Flandres in around 2h 5m.