The average train between Ghent and Harlingen takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Harlingen. 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 Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Harlingen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Ghent to Harlingen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Harlingen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Ghent to Harlingen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Harlingen is 263.4 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Harlingen via Anvers-Central, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Leeuwarden in around 5h 57m.