The average train between Rotterdam and Ghent takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Rotterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Ghent is 110.5 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central in around 1h 25m.