The average train between Ghent and Zaanse Schans takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Zaanse Schans. 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 Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Zaanse Schans? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Ghent to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ghent to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Zaanse Schans is 175.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 56m.