The average train between Ghent and Tournai takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Tournai. 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 3 hours between Ghent and Tournai. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Tournai at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Tournai station via Mouscron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Ghent to Tournai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Tournai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tournai station.
Book your Ghent to Tournai train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Tournai is 54.3 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Tournai via Mouscron in around 1h 30m.