The average train between Gouda and Ghent takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Gouda to Ghent. 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 hourly between Gouda and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Gouda is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Ghent at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gouda to Ghent? 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 Gouda to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Gouda station and arriving at Ghent station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Gouda to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Gouda to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Gouda to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Gouda and Ghent is 127.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Gouda to Gand-Dampoort via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 1h 53m.