The average train between Nijmegen and Ghent takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Ghent station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Nijmegen to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
Nijmegen to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Nijmegen to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Nijmegen and Ghent is 172.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Gand-Dampoort via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 3h 9m.