The average train between Ghent and Laon takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Laon. 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 Ghent and Laon. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Laon at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Laon? 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 Ghent to Laon. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Laon station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Ghent to Laon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Laon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Laon station.
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The distance between Ghent and Laon is 165.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Laon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 4h 2m.