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Ghent to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Leuven takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 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.

1h 8m
Duration
80 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Ghent to Leuven train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Ghent and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 11:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 80.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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