The average train between Zaandam and Ghent takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam 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 every 4 hours between Zaandam and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam 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 Zaandam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Zaandam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
Zaandam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Zaandam to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaandam and Ghent is 172.3 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 2h 45m.