Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
55 m
Average
57 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
50 km
Of the 26 buses that leave Brussels for Ghent every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 30 miles (49 km) | |
Average bus duration | 55 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $11 (€9) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day | |
Bus companies | Flixbus or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Brussels to Ghent cover the 30 miles (49 km) long trip taking on average 55 min with our travel partners like Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $6 (€5), but the average price of bus tickets is $11 (€9). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Ghent.
For as little as $6 (€5) you can travel by bus from Brussels to Ghent with FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Brussels to Ghent with FlixBus:
There are no buses from Brussels to Ghent on a regular basis at present. The cities are just 56 km apart and trains from Brussels to Ghent offer a fast and convenient alternative. Trains run almost hourly during the day and more frequently at the weekend. An average journey by train takes approximately 30 minutes and trains are operated by the Belgian national rail service, commonly referred to as SNCB. The first trains depart in the early hours of the morning and the last leaves just before 8 p.m. each evening.
Return trains from Ghent to Brussels are also available.
All trains from Brussels to Ghent depart from Brussels Midi/Zuid railway station. The station is just south of the city centre and 5 minutes from the Bourse. It's easy to reach from any district and there is parking underneath for those who wish to arrive by car. Premetro trams including 83 and 90 stop at the station. Brussels Midi/Zuid is also on the metro (lines 2 and 6) and is a stop on several bus routes.
Visitors to Ghent will be captivated by its beautiful architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Explore medieval landmark's like St. Nicholas's Church and the Belfry and Cloth Hall or take a cruise on the city's scenic canals. Trains from Brussels to Ghent arrive at Sint-Pieters rail station which is about 2 km from the city centre. Travellers should take the long tunnel that connects all 12 platforms to the station entrance where they can find taxis or public transport links. The number 1 tram to Korenmarkt is the fastest way to reach the city centre with the trip taking approximately 10 minutes.
When departing from Brussels, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels-Noord and Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès). When arriving in Ghent, you can end your route in bus stations like Ghent and Gent, Ghent.
Omio customers book a bus from Bruxelles-Midi to Ghent most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this journey, Bruxelles-Midi, located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the city center of Brussels. The most popular arrival bus station in Ghent, called Ghent, is located around 0.4 miles (686 m) away from its city center.
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