The average train between Ghent and Utrecht takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. 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 Utrecht at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Utrecht station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Ghent to Utrecht train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Utrecht train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Utrecht train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ghent and Utrecht is 151.1 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Utrecht Centraal via Anvers-Central and Breda in around 2h 55m.