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Ghent to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Leiden takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration
186 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train
2h 8m
€24–78

Ghent to Leiden train times

Trains run hourly between Ghent and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 186.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 8m.

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