The average train between Vilvoorde and Ghent takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Vilvoorde 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 30 minutes between Vilvoorde and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Vilvoorde is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 3m • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Vilvoorde to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Vilvoorde station and arriving at Ghent station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Vilvoorde to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Vilvoorde to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Vilvoorde to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Vilvoorde and Ghent is 51.7 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 41 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week.