The average train between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve. 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 hourly between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Louvain-la-Neuve at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain-la-Neuve station.
Book your Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve is 76 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain-la-Neuve via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 25m.