The average train between Heerlen and Ghent takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Heerlen and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Ghent station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Heerlen to Ghent train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Ghent train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Heerlen to Ghent train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Ghent is 159.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Liege-Guillemins and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 46m.