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The average train between Ghent and Zaandam takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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.
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 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 50m. 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 Gand-Dampoort station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal station via Anvers-Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Ghent to Zaandam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Ghent and Zaandam is 172.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Zaandam via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 47m.
