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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Ghent
Showing times and prices for Feb 06
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
71 km
Cheap tickets
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Fast trains
Of the 32 trains that leave Leuven for Ghent on Fri, Feb 06, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 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, Feb 06 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.
53109:36AM0h59
Leuven station10:35AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
153210:58AM0h59
Leuven station11:57AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
53311:36AM0h59
Leuven station12:35PMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
363110:21AM1h26
Leuven station11:47AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
283008:07AM1h12
Leuven station09:19AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
53109:36AM0h59
Leuven station10:35AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
153210:58AM0h59
Leuven station11:57AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
53311:36AM0h59
Leuven station12:35PMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
153109:58AM0h59
Leuven station10:57AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
53210:36AM0h59
Leuven station11:35AMGhent St Pieters
$211One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
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 4m. 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: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m 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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:09 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4:21 PM Leuven | 1h26 | 5:47 PM Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:21 PM Leuven | 1h26 | 6:47 PM Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:36 PM Leuven | 0h59 | 9:35 PM Ghent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
 3057+530 | 7:03 AM Heverlee | 1h33 | 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 | 7:58 AM Leuven station | 0h59 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3058+531 | 8:03 AM Heverlee | 1h32 | 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 | 9:03 AM Heverlee | 1h32 | 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 | 10:03 AM Heverlee | 1h32 | 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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Why should you book Leuven to Ghent trains with Omio?
PKP Intercity as well as SNCB offer trains services from Leuven to Ghent.
Omio is the only official third party seller for PKP Intercity tickets.
Why book with Omio vs PKP Intercity?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for PKP Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Leuven to Ghent.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare PKP Intercity with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leuven to Ghent.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Official reseller: PKP Intercity tickets can only be bought on Omio or PKP Intercity's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for PKP Intercity tickets. Wanderu do not sell PKP Intercity tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leuven to Ghent.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuven to Ghent
BelgiumBelgium
Trains from Leuven to Ghent run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 0m.
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 $7 (€5)
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:58 |
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 $7 (€5)
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Leuven to Ghent trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Leuven and Ghent from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP 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 Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
PKP Intercity frequency
10 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
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
$23 (€18)
SNCB frequency
50 a day
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.
Train ticket prices from Leuven to Ghent can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12 (€10), while the average price is around $17 (€14).
The train from Leuven to Ghent takes 1h 0m and runs 16 per day.
The distance by train from Leuven to Ghent is 44 miles (71 km).
The first train from Leuven to Ghent leaves at 12:07 AM.
The last train from Leuven to Ghent leaves at 11:58 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Leuven to Ghent.
Yes, there is a direct train from Leuven to Ghent. This service operates 13 times per day, provided by PKP Intercity, SNCB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leuven to Ghent.
The train station in Leuven that goes to Ghent is Leuven station, which connects to Ghent St Pieters.
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Ghent is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€5).
The train journey from Leuven to Ghent offers pleasant views of the Belgian countryside, featuring rolling fields, small towns, and glimpses of historical architecture, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Leuven to Ghent is feasible with a travel time of 1h 0m and a distance of 44 miles (71 km). Trains run frequently, about 10 times per day.
In Ghent, explore the charming Patershol neighborhood with its narrow streets and diverse dining options, and discover the vibrant street art scene with murals throughout the city. Visit the Design Museum Ghent for contemporary and historical design, and take a boat tour along the canals for a unique city view. Don't miss the medieval Gravensteen castle, Saint Bavo's Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, and the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei streets. The Belfry of Ghent offers panoramic views, and the Museum of Fine Arts showcases Flemish art. Enjoy a bike ride through Ghent's extensive cycling paths.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Ghent is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the vibrant cultural scene, and experience the local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Leuven to Ghent.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leuven to Ghent
Leuven
Ghent
The major train station for departures in Leuven is Leuven. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leuven for your trip from Leuven to Ghent.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
9Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
Dining
- De Klimop
- Domus
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
Public transit options for Leuven
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
Heverlee
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalThe major train station for arrivals in Ghent is Gent St Pieters. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gent St Pieters for your journey to Ghent from Leuven.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
12Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
Dining
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
Public transit options for Gent St Pieters
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
Dining
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
Public transit options for Gent-Dampoort
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
Gentbrugge
Amenities at train station
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