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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 32 m
Trains on 19 Sept
7
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Ghent will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Leiden to Ghent you need to make at least 2 changes.
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9334Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 134 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£62 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Ghent:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Ghent costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-25.54. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 16m 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 Leiden to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3518+ 709+ 9520 | 8:02 Leiden Centraal | 2h30 | 10:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2219+ 9322+ 1531 | 8:16 Leiden Centraal | 2h40 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3522+ 9524+ 710 | 9:02 Leiden Centraal | 2h30 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3526+ 9528+ 711 | 10:02 Leiden Centraal | 2h30 | 12:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2227 · 1533+ 9434 | 10:16 Leiden Centraal | 2h40 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2227+ 1533+ 9334 | 10:16 Leiden Centraal | 2h40 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3530+ 9532+ 712 | 11:02 Leiden Centraal | 2h30 | 13:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Leiden to Ghent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:27 |
Last train 23:48 |
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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 Leiden 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 Leiden to Ghent trains use the Leiden Centraal to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Leiden and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
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.
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