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How to get fromKU Leuven to Ghentby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from KU Leuven to Ghent by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    1h 13m
    €17–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Ghent Dampoortbus bus N84
    2h 6m
    €7–13

  3. Drive 86.5 km

    1. Drive from KU Leuven to Ghentcar car 86.5 km
    1h
    €14–20

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    1h 15m
    €14–70

KU Leuven to Ghent by foot, bus, and train

Calendar728Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 59 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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