The average train between Rouen and Ghent takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 Rouen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Ghent station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Rouen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Rouen to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rouen and Ghent is 258 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 50m.