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Amsterdam to Ghent by train
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First train05:55
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Last train21:40
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey1hr 59m
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Distance171 kilometres
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Trains per day27
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Avg. journey time2hr 56m
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Train operators
Travelling from Amsterdam to Ghent by train
Fast trains from Amsterdam to Ghent take around 1 hour and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 171 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Amsterdam and Ghent.
1. Are there direct trains from Amsterdam to Ghent?
Journeys between Amsterdam and Ghent usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 28 departures on the route from Amsterdam to Ghent every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 32 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Ghent?
The Amsterdam to Ghent train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 59 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Amsterdam to Ghent train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Ghent is usually scheduled to depart Amsterdam around 05:55 and the last train is around 21:40. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Amsterdam around 05:42, and the last at 21:40.

What's the Amsterdam to Ghent train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Amsterdam to Ghent are $35.28.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $47 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $40. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Amsterdam to Ghent train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 11 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Amsterdam to Ghent by train.
Which train companies operate between Amsterdam and Ghent?
More than one train company operates on the route from Amsterdam to Ghent, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Eurostar
- IC Direct
- InterCity
- Intercites
- Intercités
- Regional train
- Thalys
- Train Express Regional
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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