The average train between Herentals and Ghent takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Herentals 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 30 minutes between Herentals and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herentals is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herentals to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Herentals station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Herentals to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.
Herentals to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Herentals to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Herentals and Ghent is 79.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Herentals to Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Berchem in around 1h 25m.