- Distance: 80.4 km
- Duration: 1h 10m
The average train between Ghent and Leuven takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Ghent to 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 Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Louvain station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Ghent to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Ghent and Leuven is 71.5 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.
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