The average train between Ghent and Gouda takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Gouda. 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 hourly between Ghent and Gouda. 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 Gouda at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Gouda? 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 Gouda. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Gouda station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ghent to Gouda train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Gouda train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Gouda train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Gouda is 127.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Gouda via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 51m.