The average train between Leuven and Ghent takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Leuven 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 every 15 minutes between Leuven and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 2:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leuven is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leuven station and arriving at Ghent station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Leuven to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Leuven and Ghent is 71.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 59 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week.