Ghent to Zaandam Trains

Ghent to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Zaandam takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration: 220 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
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3h 14m

€28–50

Ghent to Zaandam train times

Trains run hourly between Ghent and Zaandam. 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 Zaandam at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:36 PM → 6:04 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
4:36 PM → 7:34 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 8:09 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
6:36 PM → 9:09 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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