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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern art. One of Brussels’ most important cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 23 trains that leave Ghent-Dampoort for Brussels-Central on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 50 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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708 · 2808
3009 · 410
3007 · 408
3010 · 411
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3010 · 411Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (46m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19742 · 2815 | 4:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3015 · 416 | 4:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h49 | 5:31 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
687+ 516 | 5:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 6:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
19744 · 2816 | 5:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3016 · 417 | 5:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 6:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
688+ 517 | 6:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 7:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
19726 · 2817 | 6:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3017 · 418 | 6:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 7:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
689+ 518 | 7:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 8:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
19728 · 2818 | 7:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 8:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3018 · 419 | 7:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 8:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
690+ 519 | 8:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 9:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
19730 · 2819 | 8:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 9:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3019 · 1520 | 8:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h58 | 9:40 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1841+ 18291 | 9:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h59 | 9:59 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
691+ 520 | 9:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 10:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
720 · 2820 | 9:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3020 · 1521 | 9:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h58 | 10:40 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
692+ 521 | 10:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 11:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
721 · 2821 | 10:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
793+ 1522 | 10:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h04 | 11:40 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
722 · 522 | 11:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h00 | 12:24 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
723 · 2803 | 12:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 4h53 | 5:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
704 · 2804 | 5:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 6:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
776+ 405 | 5:35 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h57 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
676+ 505 | 6:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 7:00 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
705 · 7006 | 6:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 7:11 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
777+ 406 | 6:35 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h57 | 7:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
677+ 7008 | 7:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 7:59 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
7084+ 7002 | 7:16 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 8:09 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
706 · 2806 | 7:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 8:18 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3006 · 407 | 7:41 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h51 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
7013 | 7:46 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 8:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
678+ 7009 | 8:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 8:59 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
707 · 2807 | 8:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3007 · 408 | 8:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
679+ 508 | 9:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 10:00 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
708 · 2808 | 9:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3008 · 409 | 9:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
680+ 509 | 10:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 11:00 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
709 · 2809 | 10:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3009 · 410 | 10:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 11:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
681+ 510 | 11:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 12:00 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
710 · 2810 | 11:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3010 · 411 | 11:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h50 | 12:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central run on average 11 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern art. One of Brussels’ most important cultural visits.
Leading collection dedicated to René Magritte, showcasing key surrealist works in a central, well-curated museum.
Famous museum in a landmark Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Landscaped gardens and terraces near Bruxelles-Central, popular for postcard views over the city center.
Elegant district known for antiques, historic atmosphere, and attractive streets around Place du Grand Sablon.
Refined square framed by historic buildings and the Sablon church, popular for strolling and people-watching.
The classic Belgian pairing of mussels and fries, often served with white wine, garlic, or cream. It is one of the most iconic dishes to try in Brussels.
A traditional Brussels comfort dish of mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or meat. Vegetarian versions also exist.
A rich Flemish beef stew slow-cooked with Belgian beer, giving it a sweet-savory depth. It is a classic regional main dish.
One of Brussels’ landmark fine dining restaurants, long celebrated for refined Belgian-inspired cuisine and elegant service.
A respected traditional restaurant serving carefully prepared Belgian cuisine with a strong beer selection and a cozy local feel.
A beloved, well-established restaurant known for generous portions of Belgian comfort food, including stoemp and carbonnade, in a rustic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the center and station. Casual food is manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central 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 Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Central trains use the Gent St Pieters to Bruxelles-Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent-Dampoort and Brussels-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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