The average train between Ghent and Leeuwarden takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Leeuwarden. 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 4 times a day between Ghent and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Ghent to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Ghent to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Leeuwarden is 278.6 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Leeuwarden via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 11m.