The train between Ghent and Spa takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Spa. 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 4 hours between Ghent and Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Spa at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Spa. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Spa station via Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ghent to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Spa train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Verviers-Central station.
Book your Ghent to Spa train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Spa is 163.2 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Verviers-Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 18m.