The average train between Ghent and Lier takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ghent to Lier. 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 30 minutes between Ghent and Lier. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Lier at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lier. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lier station via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Ghent to Lier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Lier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lierre station.
Book your Ghent to Lier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Lier is 60.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Lierre via Anvers-Berchem in around 1h.