- Distance: 80.4 km
- Duration: 1h 9m
The average train between Ghent and Leuven takes 1h 9m 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 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. 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 Leuven station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
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.
Book your Ghent to Leuven train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Leuven is 71.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.
