The average train between Purmerend and Ghent takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Purmerend 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 Purmerend and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Ghent station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Purmerend to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Purmerend to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Purmerend and Ghent is 183 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 4m.