How to travel from Ghent to Leiden

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Travel Information between Ghent and Leiden

Distance83 miles (134 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$9 - $113
Cheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $113 (€102) • 2 h 8 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 83 miles (134 km) by train or bus from Ghent to Leiden. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ghent to Leiden.

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from Ghent to Leiden

How to get from Ghent to Leiden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Ghent to Leiden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity731+Eurocity Direct9539+Sprinter6640+Intercity3544
10:27AM4h03
Ghent St Pieters
02:30PMLeiden Centraal
$481One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:40PM2h50
Gent, Ghent
07:30PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM2h20
Gent, Ghent
09:25AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity729+Eurocity Direct9531+Sprinter6632+Intercity3536
08:27AM4h03
Ghent St Pieters
12:30PMLeiden Centraal
$501One-way
3 transfers
PKP Intercity730+Eurocity Direct9535+Sprinter6636+Intercity3540
09:27AM4h03
Ghent St Pieters
01:30PMLeiden Centraal
$501One-way
3 transfers
PKP Intercity732+Eurocity Direct9543+Sprinter6644+Intercity3548
11:27AM4h03
Ghent St Pieters
03:30PMLeiden Centraal
$481One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM2h40
Gent, Ghent
12:55PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM2h40
Gent, Ghent
09:15PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM3h30
Gent, Ghent
06:30PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Leiden

Travel to Leiden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Leiden.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Leiden from Ghent including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Leiden from Ghent is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Leiden:

Taking a bus costs $104 (€94) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $113 (€102).

The fastest way from Ghent to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 8 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leiden that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 20 min of travel time.

The distance from Ghent to Leiden is approximately 83 miles (134 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Leiden is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Leiden as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ghent to Leiden:

    The following travel companies offer services from Ghent to Leiden:

    • FlixBus can get you to Leiden by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Ghent to Leiden for $9 (€8) on Omio.
    • Travel with SNCB for trains to Leiden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB Ghent to Leiden tickets on Omio for $113 (€102).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Leiden with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Leiden with.

    Direct services to Leiden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, The Hague or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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