The average train between Merode and Ghent takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Merode 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 Merode and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Merode is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Ghent at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Centrale and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 35m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Merode to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Merode station and arriving at Ghent station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Merode to Ghent train services, operated by STIB, depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Merode to Ghent train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Merode to Ghent train tickets online with STIB and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Merode and Ghent is 53.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 36 min.