Ghent to Leuven train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Leuven

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 09
Cheapest price on Nov 09
€16
Average ticket price on Nov 09
€16
Fastest journey on Nov 09
58 m
Average journey duration on Nov 09
58 m
Trains on Nov 09
66
Distance
71 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ghent to Leuven will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 09, we found 66 trains from Ghent to Leuven, including 49 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 09 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .

On Mon, Nov 09 the slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Intercity4111
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2807
    0 transfers
  • Intercity3611
    0 transfers
  • Intercity3610
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2808
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Ghent to Leuven

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Trains from Ghent to Leuven run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Distance
71 km
Average train duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Trains per day
35
Direct trains
25
Fastest train
50m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6

Live departures

Ghent to Leuven train times

The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Intercity1507 · 57308:04 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h19
9:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15078:04 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
9:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity36088:12 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h28
9:40 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5078:25 AM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
9:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28078:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
9:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2807+Regional30808:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
9:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4088:55 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
9:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41088:57 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
10:14 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity15089:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
10:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1508 · 57319:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
10:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity36099:12 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h27
10:39 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5089:25 AM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
10:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28089:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
10:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2808+Regional30819:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
10:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4099:55 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
10:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41099:57 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
11:14 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1509 · 573210:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
11:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity150910:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
11:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity361010:13 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h25
11:38 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity50910:25 AM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
11:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity280910:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
11:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2809+Regional308210:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
11:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity41010:55 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
11:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity411010:57 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
12:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity151011:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
12:04 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1510 · 573311:00 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
12:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity361111:12 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h27
12:39 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity51011:25 AM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
12:23 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2810+Regional308311:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
12:59 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity281011:41 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
12:51 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41111:55 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
12:55 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity411111:57 AM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
1:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1511 · 573412:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
1:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity151112:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h01
1:01 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity361212:13 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h27
1:40 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity51112:25 PM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
1:23 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2811+Regional308412:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
1:59 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity281112:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
1:51 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41212:55 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
1:55 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity411212:57 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
2:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity15121:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
2:04 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1512 · 57351:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
2:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity36131:13 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h26
2:39 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5121:25 PM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
2:23 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28121:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
2:51 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2812+Regional30851:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
2:59 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4131:55 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
2:55 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41131:57 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
3:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1513 · 57362:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
3:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15132:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
3:04 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity36142:13 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h27
3:40 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5132:25 PM Ghent St Pieters
0h58
3:23 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2813+Regional30862:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
3:59 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity28132:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
3:51 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity4142:56 PM Ghent St Pieters
0h59
3:55 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41142:57 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
4:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1514 · 57373:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
4:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15143:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h04
4:04 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity36153:13 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h27
4:40 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5143:25 PM Ghent St Pieters
0h59
4:24 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28143:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h10
4:51 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2814+Regional30873:41 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h18
4:59 PM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4153:55 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h00
4:55 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity41153:57 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h17
5:14 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity15154:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h01
5:01 PM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1515 · 57384:00 PM Ghent St Pieters
1h23
5:23 PM Heverlee1 transfer

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Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
56m
Cheapest Intercity Price
€11
Intercity frequency
35 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
50m
Cheapest Regional Price
€11
Regional frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB | BUS Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest SNCB | BUS Price
€19
SNCB | BUS frequency
1 a day

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Ghent and Leuven

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Ghent to Leuven, you can count on Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS for the best way to get you to Leuven. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Ghent and Leuven and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Leuven

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Leuven by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leuven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Ghent to Leuven can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ghent to Leuven is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Ghent to Leuven is 50m to travel the 71 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Ghent to Leuven leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Ghent to Leuven leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 25 direct trains a day from Ghent to Leuven with Intercity, Regional. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
A day trip to Leuven from Ghent is worth doing with a journey time of 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ghent and Leuven including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ghent to Leuven

Most Ghent to Leuven trains use the Gent St Pieters to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ghent
Arrival train stations in Leuven

Which Ghent station do trains to Leuven leave from?

Trains from Ghent to Leuven leave from Gent St Pieters. The station is 2 km from Ghent city centre at Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Gent St PietersKoningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre

Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus60 · 8m · €3 · every ~3 min
TramT1, Gf, T3, T4 · 14m · €3 · every ~32 min

Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services

Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.

Gent-DampoortKasteellaan 447, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 9 241 22 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre

Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus10, 11, 12a, 12b · 9m · €3 · every ~20 min

Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services

Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.

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