The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Ghent
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Ghent will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Ghent without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Lille to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 65 km
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€17 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lille to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Ghent trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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19705+ 859 | 7:09 AM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 8:51 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19707+ 860 | 8:09 AM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 9:51 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19709+ 861 | 9:09 AM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 10:51 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19713+ 862 | 10:09 AM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 11:51 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19717+ 863 | 11:09 AM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 12:51 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19739+ 864 | 12:09 PM Lille Flandres | 1h42 | 1:51 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Ghent
Trains from Lille to Ghent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Regional, SNCF TER, Eurostar, SNCF from Lille to Ghent trainsRegional, SNCF TER, Eurostar, SNCF trains will get you between Lille and Ghent from €4. 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 Lille to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille 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 Lille Flandres, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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 Lille to Ghent
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
- 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
- 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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