The average train between Tongeren and Ghent takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Tongeren 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 hourly between Tongeren and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tongeren is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Tongeren station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Tongeren to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tongres station.
Tongeren to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Tongeren to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Tongeren and Ghent is 126.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Tongres to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 12m.