The average train between Ghent and Rouen takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Rouen. 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 Rouen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Rouen at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Rouen? 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 Rouen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Rouen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Ghent to Rouen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Rouen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Ghent to Rouen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Rouen is 258 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Rouen Rive Droite via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 24m.