The average train between Ghent and KU Leuven takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Ghent to KU Leuven. 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 15 minutes between Ghent and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 6:25 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 7:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ghent station and arriving at KU Leuven station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Ghent to KU Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to KU Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Ghent and KU Leuven is 71.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.