The average train between Houten and Ghent takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. 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 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houten is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 's-Hertogenbosch and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 3m • 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 Houten station and arriving at Ghent station via 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Houten to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Houten station.
Houten to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Houten to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Houten and Ghent is 147.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Houten to Gand-Dampoort via 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 1m.