The average train between Ghent and Houten takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Houten. 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 Houten. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Houten at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Houten? 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 Houten. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Houten station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Ghent to Houten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Houten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Houten station.
Book your Ghent to Houten train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Houten is 147.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Houten via Anvers-Central, Breda, and 's-Hertogenbosch in around 3h 16m.