The average train between Diest and Ghent takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Diest 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 5 times a day between Diest and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Diest is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 45m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Diest to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Diest station and arriving at Ghent station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Diest to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.
Diest to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Diest to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Diest and Ghent is 93.5 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Diest to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Louvain in around 1h 27m.