The average train between Hoofddorp and Ghent takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Hoofddorp 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 3 hours between Hoofddorp and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Hoofddorp to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
Hoofddorp to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Hoofddorp to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hoofddorp and Ghent is 154.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 2h 26m.