The average train between Ghent and Zaandam takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ghent and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Zaandam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Ghent to Zaandam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Zaandam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Zaandam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Zaandam is 172.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Zaandam via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 43m.