The average train between Netherlands and Ghent takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands 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 Netherlands and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Netherlands to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Netherlands to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Netherlands to Ghent train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Netherlands and Ghent is 187.4 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central in around 2h 13m.