1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
2 h 49 m
Trains on 13 Sept
17
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Ghent will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Eindhoven to Ghent you need to make at least 2 changes.
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9272Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 130 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Ghent:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Ghent costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.50. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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21416+ 9512+ 707 | 1:42 Eindhoven station | 6h50 | 8:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2921+ 532+ 18918 | 8:00 Eindhoven station | 3h31 | 11:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
1126+ 710+ 9220 | 8:43 Eindhoven station | 2h49 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2925+ 18922+ 533 | 9:00 Eindhoven station | 3h31 | 12:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
1130+ 711+ 9224 | 9:43 Eindhoven station | 2h49 | 12:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2929+ 534+ 18926 | 10:00 Eindhoven station | 3h31 | 13:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
1134+ 9228+ 712 | 10:43 Eindhoven station | 2h49 | 13:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2933+ 18930+ 535 | 11:00 Eindhoven station | 3h31 | 14:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
1138+ 9232+ 713 | 11:43 Eindhoven station | 2h49 | 14:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2737+ 18934+ 536 | 12:00 Eindhoven station | 3h31 | 15:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Ghent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven 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.

Most Eindhoven to Ghent trains use the Eindhoven to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven 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 options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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