The average train between Ghent and Rotterdam Centrum takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Rotterdam Centrum. 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 Centrum. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Rotterdam Centrum 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 Centrum. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Rotterdam Centrum station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Ghent to Rotterdam Centrum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Rotterdam Centrum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Rotterdam Centrum train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Rotterdam Centrum is 110 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 1h 26m.