The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Arnhem
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Arnhem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Arnhem will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ghent for Arnhem every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ghent to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 184 km
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£34 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ghent to Arnhem train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Arnhem trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:27 Ghent | 3h37 | 08:04 Arnhem | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 Ghent | 3h37 | 12:04 Arnhem | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Arnhem
Trains from Ghent to Arnhem run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Ghent to Arnhem trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Arnhem from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Arnhem train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Arnhem by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Arnhem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Arnhem
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurant Verheyden
- Dudok Arnhem
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
- Hotel Haarhuis
- Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis
- Located in the main hall
- 5,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 1, Line 3, Line 5
- Train: NS services
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