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Heerlen to Ghent trains

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The average train between Heerlen and Ghent takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
209 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
2h 41m
€33–70

Heerlen to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Heerlen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Arriva NLBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 209 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 41m.

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