Brussels Airport to Ghent train with PKP Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Ghent

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

58 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

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 $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels Airport for Ghent on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .

On Mon, Jul 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.

SNCB IC
10:25AM1h22
Brussels Airport
11:47AMGhent
$261One-way
0 transfers
SNCB IC
07:30PM1h06
Brussels Airport
08:36PMGhent
$261One-way
0 transfers
SNCB IC
02:25PM0h55
Brussels Airport
03:20PMGhent
$261One-way
0 transfers
SNCB IC
05:25PM1h22
Brussels Airport
06:47PMGhent
$261One-way
0 transfers
SNCB IC
12:30PM1h02
Brussels Airport
01:32PMGhent
$261One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brussels Airport to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 34 miles (56 km)

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€20

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€14

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Cheapest

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Ghent

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Trains from Brussels Airport to Ghent run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)
Distance
34 miles (56 km)
Average train duration
1h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
55m
First train
06:57
Last train
21:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)

Train providers: PKP Intercity, BSB and Regional from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent trains

Find the best trains from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent with Omio's travel partners PKP Intercity, BSB and Regional from $26 (€21). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your journey

Train information from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent with SNCB:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: $26
  • SNCB frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Brussels Airport to Ghent

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Popular train stations from Brussels Airport to Ghent

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Ghent
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HotelHotel
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information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
12
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
Dining
Dining
  • De Graslei
  • Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • NH Gent Sint Pieters
  • Hotel Carlton
  • Astoria Hotel Gent
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
  • Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
Public transit options for Gent St Pieters
  • Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Bike ParkingBike Parking
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Gent-DampoortWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
Dining
Dining
  • De Graslei
  • Amadeus Ghent 1
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
  • Hotel Cathedral
  • Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
Public transit options for Gent-Dampoort
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Tram: Line 4

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