Zaandam to Ghent Trains

Zaandam to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Ghent takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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.

2h 39m
Duration: 228 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...

2h 49m

€28–108

Zaandam to Ghent train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Zaandam and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

11:08 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
3:50 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:35 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes

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