The average train between Hengelo and Ghent takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Hengelo 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 Hengelo and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hengelo is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hengelo 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 Hengelo to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hengelo station and arriving at Ghent station via Zutphen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Hengelo to Ghent train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Hengelo station.
Hengelo to Ghent train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Hengelo to Ghent train tickets online with Blauwnet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hengelo and Ghent is 251.6 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Hengelo to Gand-Dampoort via Zutphen, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 30m.