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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Leeuwarden
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Leeuwarden will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ghent for Leeuwarden every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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.
9:275h00Ghent14:27Leeuwarden£401One-way0 changes- 8:275h17Ghent13:44Leeuwarden£471One-way0 changes
16:274h47Ghent21:14Leeuwarden£761One-way0 changes
- 16:274h47Ghent21:14Leeuwarden£761One-way0 changes
- 9:275h00Ghent14:27Leeuwarden£401One-way0 changes
- 8:275h17Ghent13:44Leeuwarden£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ghent to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 279 km
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£55 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Leeuwarden
Belgium
Netherlands
Trains from Ghent to Leeuwarden run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:27 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, SNCB from Ghent to Leeuwarden trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Leeuwarden from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Leeuwarden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Leeuwarden
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage 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
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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, with access from Stationsweg.
- Brasserie Oranje
- Restaurant Wannee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden
- Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
- Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
- Located in the main hall
- 252 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to major Dutch cities
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