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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Breda to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Breda to Ghent will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
It's difficult to get from Breda to Ghent without transferring at least once.
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19736Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Breda 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 train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 €14, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Breda to Ghent:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Breda to Ghent costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.19. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Breda to Ghent trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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1114+ 19710+ 9310 | 6:23 AM Breda station | 2h09 | 8:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
9212+ 708 | 7:42 AM Breda station | 1h50 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9216+ 19714 | 8:42 AM Breda station | 1h50 | 10:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9220+ 19734 | 9:42 AM Breda station | 1h50 | 11:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9224+ 19716 | 10:42 AM Breda station | 1h50 | 12:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9228+ 19718 | 11:42 AM Breda station | 1h50 | 1:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Breda to Ghent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Bold contemporary art museum beside the fine arts museum, known for modern Belgian and international works and ambitious temporary shows.
Museum in the former Bijloke abbey and hospital complex exploring the city's history through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and river views. It is Ghent's signature postcard scene and one of the best places for a stroll.
Opposite the Graslei, this elegant quay offers classic canal panoramas, boat departures, and some of the city's finest evening views.
Lively square in the medieval core surrounded by major landmarks. A practical meeting point and excellent base for exploring central Ghent.
A creamy Gentian stew of chicken or veal with mushrooms, meatballs and white wine, traditionally served with fries or bread.
A rich mash of potatoes with carrots and onions, often served with sausage or bacon; a classic hearty Flemish comfort dish.
A smooth mustard from nearby East Flanders, known for its strong fresh heat and traditional stone-ground character.
City brewery and taproom pouring house-brewed gruut beers with a relaxed atmosphere and good introduction to Ghent beer culture.
Historic brasserie in central Ghent known for refined Belgian classics, seafood and elegant Art Nouveau surroundings.
Traditional restaurant focused on East Flemish cuisine, especially waterzooi and other regional dishes, in a warm classic setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Brussels in some areas, but pricier than smaller Belgian cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up for taxis, and small change is enough at cafes.
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Gent Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Breda to Ghent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Breda to Ghent trains use the Breda to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Breda and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Breda is 1 km from Breda city centre. Public transport options include:
Breda has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Con Fuego, De Colonie Breda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Breda. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Breda. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Breda: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Breda: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Breda: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Nassau Breda, Apollo Hotel Breda City Centre, Golden Tulip Keyser Breda.
Breda-Prinsenbeek is 4 km from Breda city centre. Public transport options include:
Breda-Prinsenbeek has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
ATMs are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
Available at Breda-Prinsenbeek: Parking.
Available at Breda-Prinsenbeek: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
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