The average train between Haarlem and Ghent takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Haarlem 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 every 2 hours between Haarlem and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Haarlem 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 Haarlem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Haarlem to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Haarlem to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Haarlem to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Haarlem and Ghent is 161 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Haarlem to Gand-Dampoort via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 7m.