Brussels to Ghent bus
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Bus schedule from Brussels to Ghent
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Bus times from Brussels to Ghent
Fastest Journey
40 m
Average
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
50 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Brussels for Ghent every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Brussels to Ghent
 | Distance | 30 miles (49 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 1 h |
 | Average bus ticket price | $16 (€15) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus providers | Flixbus or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Brussels to Ghent cover the 30 miles (49 km) long journey taking on average 1 h with our travel partners like Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $8 (€7), but the average price of bus tickets is $16 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Ghent.
Bus providers: FlixBus from Brussels to Ghent
For as little as $8 (€7) you can travel by bus between Brussels and Ghent with FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: $8
Trains from Brussels to Ghent: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Train from Brussels
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.
Getting into Ghent
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.
Travel Tips: Bus to Ghent from Brussels
Some of the Brussels bus stations to Ghent you can start your journey from include Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels-Noord and Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès). Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Ghent include Ghent and Gent, Ghent.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving in Ghent.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their buses from Bruxelles-Midi and need to travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to get to this bus station.
Passengers arriving in Ghent most often arrive at Ghent and need to travel around 0.4 miles (686 m) from this bus station to the city center.
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