Trains Liège - Ghent: times, prices and tickets starting from $26.48

Liège to Ghent by train

The journey from Liège to Ghent by train is 85.7 mi and takes 1 h 25 min. There are 14 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:18am and the last at 8:51pm. It is possible to travel from Liège to Ghent by train for as little as $26.48 or as much as $59.22. The best price for this journey is $26.48.

Liège to Ghent Train Times

Dec 08

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Dec 09

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Dec 10

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Dec 11

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Dec 12

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Dec 13

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Dec 14

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Dec 15

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Dec 16

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Dec 17

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Dec 18

2°

Dec 19

2°

Dec 20

3°

Dec 21

2°

Dec 22

2°

Departure date

Friday,Dec 08 2023

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How much will I pay for train tickets from Liège to Ghent?

On average, a train ticket from Liège to Ghent will cost you $37.41. However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as $26.48. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest train tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Liège to Ghent.

Find the best day to travel to Ghent by train

When travelling to Ghent by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Facility Description

Find out more about the carriers on this route.

Facilities Description

WiFi Business Premier travelers and Eurostar™ carte blanche holders enjoy free wi-fi in lounges at select stations. Free wi-fi vouchers are available at Ashford's information desk. All trains also provide free wi-fi, connect via EurostarTrainsWiFi.

Quiet zone Starting September 2012, a quiet coach option is available for Business and Standard Premier travelers at no extra cost.

Power sockets Every seat features UK and European power sockets. Business Premier and Standard Premier also include USB sockets.

Luggage Your Eurostar ticket allows you to take a generous amount of luggage on board with no weight restrictions. You can carry two suitcases and one hand-held item, all labeled properly, as long as they don't exceed 85 cm in length. Baby strollers and pushchairs are allowed on board. You can also bring your bike or musical instrument, which will count as one of your two medium-sized luggage pieces as long as it is in a carrying case under 85 cm in length.

Accessibility Assistance for travelers with disabilities or the elderly is available at all stations. The type of assistance varies by location. Pre-booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended, with a 60-minute prior arrival if not pre-booked.

Food and drink Café Métropole aboard Eurostar trains offers discounts for reusable cups. Unsold food is donated to Olio, benefiting London communities. Food in Standard Premier: Standard Premier offers international dishes throughout the day. Breakfast features fruits, pastries, and more until 10:14. After 10:15, enjoy a light meal, dessert, and drinks. Food in Business Premier: Business Premier's menu is curated by Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE. Drinks, from tea to champagne, are available throughout the journey.

Air conditioning Fresh air is constantly drawn in and filtered throughout the journey.

Bicycle Got a musical instrument or guitar under 85 cm? You can include it as part of your luggage on Eurostar. If you have a boxed bike, reserve a spot by reaching out to the Eurostar travel service (available on select trains). Folding and children's bikes under 85 cm are welcome, but they should be in a protective bag. Heads up: e-scooters and hoverboards are a no-go. Plus, you can bring along a pair of skis or a snowboard in addition to your luggage

WiFi All Thalys trains feature free WiFi. Plus, expect steady 3G or 4G coverage for most routes.

Power sockets All seats in every class have 2-pin, 220v power sockets to meet your charging needs.

Luggage When traveling with Thalys, your ticket includes the privilege of carrying one hand luggage item and two larger bags, which must not exceed the dimensions of 75x53x70 cm. There is no weight limit specified, however, it's important to ensure that your baggage is within your personal handling capacity. The bags must be stored in the designated area on the train for the duration of the journey.

Accessibility For boarding assistance, please alert Thalys ahead of time. They accommodate wheelchairs adhering to specific dimensions: max 70 cm width, 120 cm height, 150 cm turning circle diameter, and a combined weight of 300 kg for passenger and luggage.

Food and drink In Standard and Comfort Class, the Thalys Welcome Bar awaits with an array of snacks. Opt to pre-order using your device for swift collection. Traveling Premium? Delight in Chef Frank Fol's gourmet meal served directly to your seat on journeys exceeding 50 minutes.

Air conditioning Every Thalys train ensures a cool journey with onboard air-conditioning.

Bicycle On Thalys, you can bring a non-folding bike if it's disassembled and in a bag under 135 x 85 x 30 cm. Folding bikes? Just make sure they're within 75 x 53 x 30 cm, and it'll be considered as regular luggage. Got skis? Pop them in a case that's less than 3 m and under 32 kg.

WiFi Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service.

Power sockets All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains.

Luggage On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.

Food and drink On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections.

Bicycle For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere.

WiFi

Business Premier travelers and Eurostar™ carte blanche holders enjoy free wi-fi in lounges at select stations. Free wi-fi vouchers are available at Ashford's information desk. All trains also provide free wi-fi, connect via EurostarTrainsWiFi.

Quiet zone

Starting September 2012, a quiet coach option is available for Business and Standard Premier travelers at no extra cost.

Power sockets

Every seat features UK and European power sockets. Business Premier and Standard Premier also include USB sockets.

Luggage

Your Eurostar ticket allows you to take a generous amount of luggage on board with no weight restrictions. You can carry two suitcases and one hand-held item, all labeled properly, as long as they don't exceed 85 cm in length. Baby strollers and pushchairs are allowed on board. You can also bring your bike or musical instrument, which will count as one of your two medium-sized luggage pieces as long as it is in a carrying case under 85 cm in length.

Accessibility

Assistance for travelers with disabilities or the elderly is available at all stations. The type of assistance varies by location. Pre-booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended, with a 60-minute prior arrival if not pre-booked.

Food and drink

Café Métropole aboard Eurostar trains offers discounts for reusable cups. Unsold food is donated to Olio, benefiting London communities. Food in Standard Premier: Standard Premier offers international dishes throughout the day. Breakfast features fruits, pastries, and more until 10:14. After 10:15, enjoy a light meal, dessert, and drinks. Food in Business Premier: Business Premier's menu is curated by Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE. Drinks, from tea to champagne, are available throughout the journey.

Air conditioning

Fresh air is constantly drawn in and filtered throughout the journey.

Bicycle

Got a musical instrument or guitar under 85 cm? You can include it as part of your luggage on Eurostar. If you have a boxed bike, reserve a spot by reaching out to the Eurostar travel service (available on select trains). Folding and children's bikes under 85 cm are welcome, but they should be in a protective bag. Heads up: e-scooters and hoverboards are a no-go. Plus, you can bring along a pair of skis or a snowboard in addition to your luggage

WiFi

All Thalys trains feature free WiFi. Plus, expect steady 3G or 4G coverage for most routes.

Power sockets

All seats in every class have 2-pin, 220v power sockets to meet your charging needs.

Luggage

When traveling with Thalys, your ticket includes the privilege of carrying one hand luggage item and two larger bags, which must not exceed the dimensions of 75x53x70 cm. There is no weight limit specified, however, it's important to ensure that your baggage is within your personal handling capacity. The bags must be stored in the designated area on the train for the duration of the journey.

Accessibility

For boarding assistance, please alert Thalys ahead of time. They accommodate wheelchairs adhering to specific dimensions: max 70 cm width, 120 cm height, 150 cm turning circle diameter, and a combined weight of 300 kg for passenger and luggage.

Food and drink

In Standard and Comfort Class, the Thalys Welcome Bar awaits with an array of snacks. Opt to pre-order using your device for swift collection. Traveling Premium? Delight in Chef Frank Fol's gourmet meal served directly to your seat on journeys exceeding 50 minutes.

Air conditioning

Every Thalys train ensures a cool journey with onboard air-conditioning.

Bicycle

On Thalys, you can bring a non-folding bike if it's disassembled and in a bag under 135 x 85 x 30 cm. Folding bikes? Just make sure they're within 75 x 53 x 30 cm, and it'll be considered as regular luggage. Got skis? Pop them in a case that's less than 3 m and under 32 kg.

WiFi

Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service.

Power sockets

All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains.

Luggage

On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.

Accessibility

Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.

Food and drink

On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

Air conditioning

Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections.

Bicycle

For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere.

Facilities

Eurostar

Thalys

DB - Intercity

Regional

Deutsche Bahn

WiFi

Power sockets

Luggage

Accessibility

Food and drink

Air conditioning

Bicycle

Sleeper

Quiet zone

Liège to Ghent CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

0.6kg

Bus

3.6kg

Flight

144.8kg

Car

14.0kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Liège to Ghent by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Liège and Ghent are 0.6kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Liège and Ghent? By taking the train between Liège and Ghent you will save 144.2kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 3.1kg compared to a bus and 13.4kg compared to a car.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Liège to Ghent?

A train ticket from Liège to Ghent is $34.48. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $26.48.

What's the cheapest train ticket from Liège to Ghent?

The cheapest ticket you can get from Liège to Ghent is $26.48. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.

What's the distance between Liège and Ghent by train?

Liège to Ghent is 85.7 mi.

How long does the train between Liège and Ghent take?

Liège to Ghent is on average 1 h 36 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 h 25 min.

Which companies operate from Liège to Ghent?

The train journey from Liège to Ghent is covered by 6 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Eurostar, Thalys, Ic, DB - Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn.

How many train connections per day go from Liège to Ghent?

Liège to Ghent has 14 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Liège to Ghent leave?

The earliest train from Liège to Ghent departs at 5:18am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Liège to Ghent depart?

The latest train from Liège to Ghent departs at 8:51pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

Should I book my ticket from Liège to Ghent in advance?

If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $26.48 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.

From which stations can I leave from Liège to Ghent?

There are 2 station(s) that you can depart from Liège to go to Ghent. You can go from Liege-guillemins and Angleur and you can arrive at Gand-saint-pierre / Gent-sint-pieters and Ghent St Pieters.

How many direct connections depart from Liège to Ghent?

There are on average 9 direct connection(s) from Liège to go to Ghent.

What's the fastest journey time between Liège to Ghent by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Liège and Ghent is 1 h 25 min.

Is there a direct train from Liège to Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct train between Liège and Ghent.

What are the CO2 emissions for Liège to Ghent by train?

The train journey from Liège to Ghent creates 0.6kg of CO2 emissions.

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Liège to Ghent by train

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Best Price	$26.48
Journey Duration	1 h 25 min
Connection per Day	14
Lowest Price	$26.48
Highest Price	$59.22
First Departure	5:18am
Last Departure	8:51pm
Distance	85.7 mi
Departure	Liège
Arrival	Ghent
Carriers	Eurostar, Thalys,