The average train between Ghent and Rotterdam takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Ghent to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Rotterdam train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Rotterdam is 110.5 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 1m.