The average train between Spa and Ghent takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Spa to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Spa and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spa is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Spa to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Spa station and arriving at Ghent station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Spa to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Verviers-Central station.
Spa to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Spa to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Spa and Ghent is 163.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Verviers-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 1h 57m.