The average train between Zaanse Schans and Ghent takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaanse Schans 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 2 hours between Zaanse Schans and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaanse Schans is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zaanse Schans 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 Zaanse Schans to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zaanse Schans station and arriving at Ghent station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Zaanse Schans to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Zaanse Schans to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Zaanse Schans to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaanse Schans and Ghent is 175.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans to Gand-Dampoort via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 55m.