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Purmerend to Ghent trains

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The average train between Purmerend and Ghent takes 2h 53m 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.

2h 53m
Duration
233 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
3h 18m
€29–51

Purmerend to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Purmerend and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:21 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purmerend 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.

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  • Distance: 233.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Purmerend to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 18m.

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