The average train between Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Ghent takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Villeneuve-d'Ascq 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 3 hours between Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villeneuve-d'Ascq is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve-d'Ascq station and arriving at Ghent station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lille Flandres station.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Ghent is 61.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre hourly. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 1h 15m.