The average train between Utrecht and Gent (Station) takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht to Gent (Station). 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 Utrecht and Gent (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Gent (Station) at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Gent (Station). However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Gent (Station) station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Utrecht to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Utrecht to Gent (Station) train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Utrecht and Gent (Station) is 150.6 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Gent (Station) via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Gand-Dampoort in around 2h 34m.