The average train between Houten and Ghent takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Houten 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 Houten and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Houten is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Houten 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 Houten to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Gand-Dampoort station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Anvers-Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Houten to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Houten to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
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The distance between Houten and Ghent is 147.6 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Houten to Gand-Dampoort via Utrecht Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 32m.