- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, modern art, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 12 buses that leave Brussels South Charleroi Airport for Ghent on Mon, Jul 13, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 30m by bus vs 1h 14m by car) and save roughly $-7.23 (€-5.95) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $21 (€17)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 7:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 10:35 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h25 | 4:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h25 | 6:40 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 9:30 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 11:00 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 1:45 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 6:45 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, modern art, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Ghent’s leading contemporary art museum, known for bold modern and experimental exhibitions.
Well-regarded design museum covering decorative arts, furniture, and contemporary design.
Ghent’s most photogenic quays, lined with guild houses and busy with walkers and boat views.
Atmospheric medieval quarter of narrow lanes, historic houses, and a distinctly local character.
Central square surrounded by major monuments, tram lines, and constant city-center activity.
Ghent’s signature creamy stew, traditionally made with fish and now often with chicken, vegetables, and herbs. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A classic Flemish beef stew slowly braised in dark Belgian beer, often served with fries. It is a staple in Ghent brasseries and pubs.
Cone-shaped raspberry candies also called cuberdons, famous in Ghent for their soft syrupy center and sweet floral flavor.
A respected modern restaurant offering creative seasonal cuisine in a more refined setting, popular for a higher-end meal in Ghent.
A long-established brasserie on Korenmarkt known for Flemish classics such as waterzooi and stew, with a lively grand café atmosphere.
A stylish, well-known restaurant in a former warehouse serving Belgian-French dishes, seafood, and meat in a dramatic historic setting.
Moderate by Belgian standards: budget eats are manageable, while hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up small taxi fares.
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