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Ghent to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Zaandam takes 2h 45m 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.

2h 45m
Duration
228 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
2h 45m
€28–115

Ghent to Zaandam train times

Trains run every 4 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 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Zaandam? 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.

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  • Distance: 228.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Zaandam via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 45m.

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