The average train between Ghent and Haarlem takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Haarlem. 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 Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Haarlem station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Ghent to Haarlem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Haarlem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Haarlem station.
Book your Ghent to Haarlem train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Haarlem is 161 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Haarlem via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 14m.