Leiden to Ghent Trains

Leiden to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Ghent takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 19m
Duration: 187 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 11m

€23–79

Leiden to Ghent train times

Trains run hourly between Leiden and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:02 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
11:46 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 2:22 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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