The average train between Ghent and Tongeren takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Tongeren. 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 2 hours between Ghent and Tongeren. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Tongeren at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Tongeren station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Ghent to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tongres station.
Book your Ghent to Tongeren train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Tongeren is 126.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Tongres via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 42m.