Ghent to Zaandam Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Zaandam takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. 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 44m
Duration: 228 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys

2h 46m

€28–120

Ghent to Zaandam train times

Trains run every 2 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 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:36 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 2:42 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 6:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 2:40 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:36 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:36 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:36 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 36m • 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.