The average train between Haarlem and Ghent takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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 hourly between Haarlem and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant 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 Gand-Dampoort station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Haarlem to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.
Haarlem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
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The distance between Haarlem and Ghent is 161 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Haarlem to Gand-Dampoort via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 48m.