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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 on Oct 14
$24
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$24
Fastest journey on Oct 14
58 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
59 m
Trains on Oct 14
58
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels 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 Airport to Ghent will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 58 trains from Brussels Airport to Ghent, including 14 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
3732 · 533
2334 · 2833
3730 · 531
2331 · 2830
2232 · 1532
2340 · 8002
2238 · 1538
2232 · 1532
2230 · 1530
2233 · 1533Trains from Brussels Airport to Ghent run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:57, the last at 09:24. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 6:57 AM |
Last train 9:24 AM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Ghent trains for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2341 · 2840 | 6:14 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 7:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3739 · 540 | 6:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 7:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2240 | 6:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 8:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2240 · 1540 | 6:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 7:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2342 · 2841 | 7:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 8:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3740 · 541 | 7:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 8:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2241 | 7:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 9:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2241 · 1541 | 7:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 8:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2343 · 2842 | 8:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 9:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3741 · 542 | 8:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 9:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2242 | 8:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 10:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2242 · 1542 | 8:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 9:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2344 · 2843 | 9:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 10:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3742 · 543 | 9:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 10:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2243 · 1543 | 9:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 10:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2243 | 9:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 11:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
2331 · 2830 | 8:14 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3729 · 530 | 8:27 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h09 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2230 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 10:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2230 · 1530 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2332 · 2831 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3730 · 531 | 9:27 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2231 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 11:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2231 · 1531 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2333 · 2832 | 10:14 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3731 · 532 | 10:27 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2232 · 1532 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2232 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2334 · 2833 | 11:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3732 · 533 | 11:27 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 12:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2233 · 1533 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 12:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2233 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 1:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2335 · 2834 | 12:14 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 1:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3733 · 534 | 12:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 1:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2234 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 2:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2234 · 1534 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 1:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2336 · 2835 | 1:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 2:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3734 · 535 | 1:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 2:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2235 · 1535 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 2:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2235 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 3:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2337 · 2836 | 2:14 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 3:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3735 · 536 | 2:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 3:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2236 · 1536 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 3:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2236 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 4:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2338 · 2837 | 3:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 4:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3736 · 537 | 3:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 4:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2237 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 5:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2237 · 1537 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 4:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2339 · 8008 | 4:14 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 5:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3737 · 8006 | 4:27 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 5:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2238 · 1538 | 4:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 5:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2238 | 4:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 6:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Brussels Airport 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 Brussels Airport to Ghent trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Brussels Airport and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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