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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 20 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
57 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
58 m
Trains on 20 Sept
24
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Ghent will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 24 trains from Leuven to Ghent, including 16 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 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
1530
3633
1532
2833
5709 · 1532
533
530
531
532
1530Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Ghent:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Ghent costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3057+ 2830 | 8:02 Heverlee | 1h17 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2830 | 8:14 Leuven station | 1h05 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3631 | 8:20 Leuven station | 1h27 | 9:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
530 | 8:34 Leuven station | 0h57 | 9:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
5707 · 1530 | 8:36 Heverlee | 1h20 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1530 | 8:55 Leuven station | 1h01 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3058+ 2831 | 9:02 Heverlee | 1h17 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2831 | 9:14 Leuven station | 1h05 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3632 | 9:19 Leuven station | 1h28 | 10:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
531 | 9:34 Leuven station | 0h57 | 10:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
5708 · 1531 | 9:36 Heverlee | 1h20 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1531 | 9:55 Leuven station | 1h01 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3059+ 2832 | 10:02 Heverlee | 1h17 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2832 | 10:14 Leuven station | 1h05 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3633 | 10:19 Leuven station | 1h28 | 11:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
532 | 10:34 Leuven station | 0h57 | 11:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
5709 · 1532 | 10:37 Heverlee | 1h19 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1532 | 10:55 Leuven station | 1h01 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3060+ 2833 | 11:02 Heverlee | 1h17 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2833 | 11:14 Leuven station | 1h05 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3634 | 11:19 Leuven station | 1h28 | 12:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
533 | 11:34 Leuven station | 0h57 | 12:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
5710 · 1533 | 11:37 Heverlee | 1h19 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1533 | 11:55 Leuven station | 1h01 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Leuven to Ghent run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 59m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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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 Leuven 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 Leuven to Ghent trains use the Leuven to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Leuven and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven 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: De Klimop, Domus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
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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