- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, European paintings, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charleroi to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Ghent will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 12 buses that leave Charleroi for Ghent on Fri, Jun 05, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 88 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 Fri, Jun 05 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 Charleroi to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ghent:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Ghent costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about -1h -9m sooner (1h 29m by bus vs 1h 20m by car) and save roughly $-5.81 (€-4.70) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $22 (€18)). 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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
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 $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
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 Charleroi to Ghent buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
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Buses from Charleroi to Ghent run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, European paintings, and strong temporary exhibitions in a landmark building.
Ghent’s leading contemporary art museum, known for Belgian and international modern and experimental works.
Museum focused on design, decorative arts, and contemporary objects, combining a historic setting with modern displays.
Ghent’s most famous quays, lined with historic guild houses and canals, ideal for walking and classic city views.
Atmospheric old quarter of narrow lanes and historic houses, popular for strolling and discovering local character.
Large historic square long associated with markets and public life, surrounded by notable buildings and terraces.
Ghent’s signature creamy stew, traditionally made with fish and now often chicken, vegetables, cream, and egg yolk. It is one of the city’s most famous classic dishes.
A local Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer, often served with fries. It is a hearty, traditional comfort dish popular in Ghent.
Cone-shaped purple candies with a soft raspberry center. These sweets are strongly associated with Ghent and are a classic local treat to bring home.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant in Ghent with Michelin recognition, known for refined seasonal cuisine and an intimate upscale atmosphere.
A well-known restaurant in a striking former warehouse, popular for Belgian-French cooking, seafood, and a stylish grand dining room.
A long-established brasserie in the city center known for Belgian classics such as waterzooi and steak, with a lively and elegant historic atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by Western European standards. Meals and drinks are manageable, but central hotels can be pricey in peak season.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares; no tip needed for counter service.
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