The average train between Utrecht and Ghent takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda 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 Utrecht to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Ghent station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Utrecht to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Utrecht to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Utrecht and Ghent is 151.1 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 2h 49m.