Ghent to Leuven train with Intercity

Fri 25 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Leuven

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 25 Sept

Cheapest price on 25 Sept

£14

Average ticket price on 25 Sept

£14

Fastest journey on 25 Sept

58 m

Average journey duration on 25 Sept

58 m

Trains on 25 Sept

82

Distance

71 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ghent to Leuven will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

On Fri 25 Sept, we found 82 trains from Ghent to Leuven, including 60 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 58 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.

  • Intercity1509
    10:001h04
    Ghent St Pieters
    11:04Leuven station
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity4111
    11:571h17
    Ghent St Pieters
    13:14Leuven station
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity1510 · 5733
    11:001h23
    Ghent St Pieters
    12:23Heverlee
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity1507
    8:041h00
    Ghent St Pieters
    9:04Leuven station
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity409
    9:551h00
    Ghent St Pieters
    10:55Leuven station
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Ghent to Leuven train times

The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Leuven trains for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity51314:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
15:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2813+Regional308614:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
15:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity281314:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
15:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41414:56 Ghent St Pieters
0h59
15:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411414:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
16:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151415:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
16:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1514 · 573715:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
16:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361515:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
16:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51415:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h59
16:24 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281415:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
16:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2814+Regional308715:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
16:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41515:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
16:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411515:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
17:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151516:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h01
17:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1515 · 573816:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
17:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361616:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
17:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51516:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h59
17:24 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281516:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h09
17:50 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2815+Regional308816:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
17:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41616:56 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
17:54 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411616:56 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
18:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151617:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h01
18:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1516 · 573917:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
18:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361717:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h26
18:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51617:24 Ghent St Pieters
0h59
18:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2816+Regional308917:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
18:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity281617:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
18:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41717:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
18:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411717:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
19:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151718:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h01
19:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1517 · 574018:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
19:23 Heverlee1 change
Friday 25 September
Intercity36066:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h26
7:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5056:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
7:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity7006 · 36066:36 Ghent St Pieters
1h03
7:39 Leuven station1 change
Intercity28056:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
7:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2805+Regional30786:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
7:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity4066:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
7:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41066:56 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
8:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1506 · 57297:01 Ghent St Pieters
1h22
8:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity15067:01 Ghent St Pieters
1h03
8:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36077:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h26
8:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5067:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
8:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity7002 · 36077:34 Ghent St Pieters
1h05
8:39 Leuven station1 change
Intercity28067:43 Ghent St Pieters
1h08
8:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2806+Regional30797:43 Ghent St Pieters
1h16
8:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity4077:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
8:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41077:58 Ghent St Pieters
1h16
9:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity15078:04 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
9:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1507 · 57308:04 Ghent St Pieters
1h19
9:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity36088:12 Ghent St Pieters
1h28
9:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5078:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
9:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28078:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
9:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2807+Regional30808:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
9:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity4088:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
9:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41088:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
10:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1508 · 57319:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
10:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity15089:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
10:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36099:12 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
10:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5089:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
10:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28089:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
10:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2808+Regional30819:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
10:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity4099:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
10:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41099:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
11:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity150910:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
11:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1509 · 573210:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
11:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361010:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h25
11:38 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity50910:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
11:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity280910:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
11:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2809+Regional308210:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
11:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41010:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
11:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411010:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
12:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1510 · 573311:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
12:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity151011:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
12:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361111:12 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
12:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51011:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
12:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281011:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
12:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2810+Regional308311:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
12:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41111:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
12:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411111:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
13:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1511 · 573412:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
13:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity151112:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h01
13:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361212:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
13:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51112:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
13:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281112:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
13:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2811+Regional308412:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
13:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41212:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
13:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411212:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
14:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151213:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
14:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1512 · 573513:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
14:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361313:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h26
14:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51213:25 Ghent St Pieters
0h58
14:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281213:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h10
14:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity2812+Regional308513:41 Ghent St Pieters
1h18
14:59 Heverlee1 change
Intercity41313:55 Ghent St Pieters
1h00
14:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity411313:57 Ghent St Pieters
1h17
15:14 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151314:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h04
15:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity1513 · 573614:00 Ghent St Pieters
1h23
15:23 Heverlee1 change
Intercity361414:13 Ghent St Pieters
1h27
15:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ghent to Leuven

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Trains from Ghent to Leuven run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 50m.

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
Coach from £4
Distance
71 km
Average train duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
35
Direct trains
25
Fastest train
50m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
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
Coach from £4

Train companies: Intercity, Regional from Ghent to Leuven trainsIntercity, Regional trains will get you between Ghent and Leuven from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Intercity Duration
56m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£10
Intercity frequency
34 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
Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
50m
Cheapest Regional Price
£10
Regional frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

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M Leuven

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University museum combining science, culture and academic heritage, with engaging displays that suit curious visitors and families.

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Moderate for Belgium: rooms, dining and drinks are cheaper than Brussels, but tourist stays and central eating out still add up; local buses are fairly affordable.

Average meal costs

Budget
€10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.

FAQs: Ghent to Leuven train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Leuven 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 Leuven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Ghent to Leuven can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Ghent to Leuven covers a distance of 71 km and takes approximately 50m. Trains run 35 per day.
The train distance from Ghent to Leuven is 71 km.
The first train from Ghent to Leuven leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Ghent to Leuven departs at 23:58.
Trains from Ghent to Leuven run approximately 35 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ghent to Leuven.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ghent and Leuven. The service operates 25 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional.
There is no night train service from Ghent to Leuven.
The train station in Ghent that goes to Leuven is Ghent St Pieters, and it arrives at Leuven station.
Booking trains from Ghent to Leuven in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ghent to Leuven offers views of the Belgian countryside, with picturesque fields and occasional glimpses of charming villages, although it is not considered exceptionally scenic compared to routes through more dramatic landscapes.
Yes, you can take the train from Ghent to Leuven.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Leuven

Most Ghent to Leuven trains use the Gent St Pieters to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ghent
Arrival train stations in Leuven

Which Ghent station do trains to Leuven leave from?

Trains from Ghent to Leuven leave from Gent St Pieters. The station is 2 km from Ghent city centre at Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Gent St PietersKoningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre

Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus60 · 8m · £3 · every ~3 min
TramT1, Gf, T3, T4 · 14m · £3 · every ~32 min

Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.

More about Gent St Pieters
Gent-DampoortKasteellaan 447, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 9 241 22 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre

Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus10, 11, 12a, 12b · 9m · £3 · every ~20 min

Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.

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