The average train between Helmond and Ghent takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Helmond 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 Helmond and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helmond is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Eindhoven Centraal and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Helmond 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 Helmond to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Helmond station and arriving at Ghent station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Helmond to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.
Helmond to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Helmond to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Helmond and Ghent is 143.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Helmond to Gand-Dampoort via Eindhoven Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 3h.