The average train between Ghent and Valenciennes takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Valenciennes. 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 4 times a day between Ghent and Valenciennes. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Valenciennes at 7:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Valenciennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Valenciennes station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ghent to Valenciennes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Valenciennes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Valenciennes station.
Book your Ghent to Valenciennes train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Valenciennes is 78 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Valenciennes via Lille Flandres in around 2h 9m.