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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Groningen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 5m
Duration
416 km
Distance
€113
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ghent to Groningen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ghent and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 59m.

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