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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Ghent
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Ghent will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 32 trains that leave Leuven for Ghent on Fri, Nov 14, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 71 km
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€18 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leuven to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Ghent trains for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 3057+530 | 7:02 AM Heverlee | 1h34 | 8:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 429 | 7:04 AM Leuven station | 1h02 | 8:06 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2830 | 7:07 AM Leuven station | 1h12 | 8:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3629 | 7:19 AM Leuven station | 1h28 | 8:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 530 | 7:36 AM Leuven station | 1h00 | 8:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5707 · 1530 | 7:36 AM Heverlee | 1h21 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4130 | 7:46 AM Leuven station | 1h17 | 9:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1530 | 7:57 AM Leuven station | 1h00 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3058+531 | 8:02 AM Heverlee | 1h33 | 9:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 430 | 8:06 AM Leuven station | 1h00 | 9:06 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2831 | 8:07 AM Leuven station | 1h12 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3630 | 8:21 AM Leuven station | 1h26 | 9:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 531 | 8:36 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 9:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5708 · 1531 | 8:36 AM Heverlee | 1h21 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4131 | 8:46 AM Leuven station | 1h17 | 10:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1531 | 8:58 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3059+532 | 9:02 AM Heverlee | 1h33 | 10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 431 | 9:06 AM Leuven station | 1h00 | 10:06 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2832 | 9:07 AM Leuven station | 1h12 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3631 | 9:21 AM Leuven station | 1h26 | 10:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 532 | 9:36 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5709 · 1532 | 9:36 AM Heverlee | 1h21 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4132 | 9:46 AM Leuven station | 1h17 | 11:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1532 | 9:58 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3060+533 | 10:02 AM Heverlee | 1h33 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 432 | 10:06 AM Leuven station | 1h00 | 11:06 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2833 | 10:07 AM Leuven station | 1h12 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3632 | 10:21 AM Leuven station | 1h26 | 11:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 533 | 10:36 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5710 · 1533 | 10:36 AM Heverlee | 1h21 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 4133 | 10:46 AM Leuven station | 1h17 | 12:03 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1533 | 10:58 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuven to Ghent
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Trains from Leuven to Ghent run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 57m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Leuven to Ghent trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Leuven and Ghent from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leuven to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuven to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leuven, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ghent St Pieters, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leuven to Ghent
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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