The average train between Maastricht University and Ghent takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht University 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 4 times a day between Maastricht University and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Maastricht University is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Maastricht and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht University to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Maastricht University station and arriving at Ghent station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Maastricht University to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht University to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Maastricht University to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Arriva NL.
The distance between Maastricht University and Ghent is 139.9 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a vehicle from Maastricht University to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Maastricht, Liege-Guillemins, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 41m.