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Ghent to Houten trains

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The average train between Ghent and Houten takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.

3h 22m
Duration
211 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Gouda to Houtentrain train
2h 53m
€25–87

Ghent to Houten train times

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Houten at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 56m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Ghent to Houten.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Houten via Anvers-Central, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 2h 53m.

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