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Vlaardingen to Ghent trains

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The average train between Vlaardingen and Ghent takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Vlaardingen 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.

2h 13m
Duration
158 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train Eurostar / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
1h 51m
€21–74

Vlaardingen to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Vlaardingen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlaardingen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 50m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 50m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 50m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 51m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 51m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 51m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 158.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum to Gand-Dampoort via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 1h 51m.

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