Ghent to Venlo train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Venlo

Showing times and prices for 30 Jul

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

3 h 58 m

Average duration

3 h 59 m

Trains per day

26

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Ghent to Venlo will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.

Fast trains

To travel from Ghent to Venlo you need to make at least 4 changes.

  • Intercity2811+Regional16949+NS International | IC Brussel2760+SNCB32258
    12:414h16
    Ghent St Pieters
    16:57Venlo station
    £261One-way
    3 changes
  • Intercity2813+Regional16957+NS International | IC Brussel2968+SNCB32266
    14:414h16
    Ghent St Pieters
    18:57Venlo station
    £261One-way
    3 changes
  • Intercity2812+Regional16953+NS International | IC Brussel2764+SNCB32262
    13:414h20
    Ghent St Pieters
    18:01Blerick
    £271One-way
    3 changes
  • Intercity2814+Regional16961+NS International | IC Brussel2972+SNCB32270
    15:414h20
    Ghent St Pieters
    20:01Blerick
    £271One-way
    3 changes
  • Intercity2813+Regional16957+NS International | IC Brussel2968+SNCB32266
    14:414h20
    Ghent St Pieters
    19:01Blerick
    £271One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Ghent to Venlo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 174 km

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£40

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£30

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3h 36m

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3h 6m

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8h 46m

Average total duration

8h 16m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ghent to Venlo

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Trains from Ghent to Venlo run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 32m.

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 £24
Distance
174 km
Average train duration
3h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
35
Fastest train
3h 32m
First train
0:03
Last train
21:06
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 £24

Train companies: Intercity from Ghent to Venlo trainsIntercity trains will get you between Ghent and Venlo from £24. 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 Duration
3h 32m
Cheapest Price
£36
Intercity frequency
16 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

FAQs: Ghent to Venlo train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Ghent to Venlo can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Ghent to Venlo covers a distance of 174 km and takes approximately 3h 32m. Trains run 35 per day.
The train distance from Ghent to Venlo is 174 km.
The first train from Ghent to Venlo leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Ghent to Venlo departs at 21:06.
Trains from Ghent to Venlo run approximately 35 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ghent to Venlo.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ghent to Venlo.
To get from Ghent to Venlo, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Ghent to Venlo.
The train station in Ghent that goes to Venlo is Ghent St Pieters, and it arrives at Venlo station.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Venlo is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Ghent to Venlo in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To explore Venlo's key attractions, such as the Limburgs Museum, the Maas riverfront, and local markets, a two-day visit is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Ghent to Venlo.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Venlo

Most Ghent to Venlo trains use the Gent St Pieters to Venlo station pair, with some services arriving at Blerick. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Venlo 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 Venlo

Which Ghent station do trains to Venlo leave from?

Trains from Ghent to Venlo 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.

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.

Gentbrugge9050 Ghent, BelgiumParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Gentbrugge from Ghent city centre

Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS51, L, Ic, S53 · 6m · £1 · every ~4 min
Bus11 · 15m · £3 · every ~11 min
11 · 20m · £3 · every ~11 min
TramGf · 22m · £3 · every ~11 min
T1, Gf, T3, T4 · 37m · £4 · every ~32 min

Gentbrugge train station facilities and services

Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.

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