The average train between Utrecht and Ghent takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Ghent station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Utrecht and Ghent is 151.1 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 13m.