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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi 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-Midi will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi without transferring at least once.
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708 · 2808
723 · 504
707 · 2807
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709 · 2809Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m 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-Midi:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (38m by train vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€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-Midi trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
685+ 514 | 3:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
714 · 2814 | 3:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 4:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
786+ 1515 | 3:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 4:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
686+ 515 | 4:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 4:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
715 · 2815 | 4:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 5:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
787+ 1516 | 4:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 5:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
687+ 516 | 5:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
716 · 2816 | 5:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 6:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
788+ 1517 | 5:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 6:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
688+ 517 | 6:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 6:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
717 · 2817 | 6:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 7:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
789+ 1518 | 6:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 7:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
689+ 518 | 7:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 7:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
718 · 2818 | 7:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 8:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
790 · 18230 | 7:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 8:23 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
690+ 519 | 8:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 8:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
719 · 2819 | 8:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 9:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
791+ 1520 | 8:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 9:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
691+ 520 | 9:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 9:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
720 · 2820 | 9:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 10:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
792+ 1521 | 9:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 10:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
692+ 521 | 10:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
722 · 522 | 11:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 12:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
744+ 1996 | 11:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 2h35 | 2:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
723 · 504 | 12:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 5h29 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1826 · 505 | 6:00 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 6:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
705 · 1506 | 6:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h07 | 7:31 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
677+ 506 | 7:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
706 · 2806 | 7:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 8:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
778+ 1507 | 7:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 8:31 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
678+ 507 | 8:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
707 · 2807 | 8:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 9:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
779+ 1508 | 8:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 9:31 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
679+ 508 | 9:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
708 · 2808 | 9:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 10:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
780+ 1509 | 9:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 10:31 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
680+ 509 | 10:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
709 · 2809 | 10:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
781+ 1510 | 10:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 11:31 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
681+ 510 | 11:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 11:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
18226 · 18211 | 11:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 12:01 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
710 · 2810 | 11:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 12:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
782+ 1511 | 11:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h55 | 12:31 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi run on average 10 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 3:35 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s richest public collection of his surrealist works. A signature Brussels museum.
Former home and studio of Victor Horta, a landmark of Art Nouveau architecture and design. A compact but essential visit for architecture lovers.
Landscaped cultural hill with gardens, grand staircases, and one of Brussels’ best skyline viewpoints. Very popular for photos.
The historic heart of Brussels, ideal for wandering among decorated façades, side alleys, and busy public spaces day and night.
Elegant 19th-century covered shopping arcade with glass roof and refined architecture. One of the city’s most photogenic indoor walks.
Belgium’s iconic meal of mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or beer and served with crisp fries. A classic brasserie staple in Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly cooked with Belgian dark beer, often served with fries or bread. Deeply traditional and comforting.
A rustic Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often paired with sausage. The base dish is a local comfort food.
Historic fine-dining institution near Bruxelles-Midi, known for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Long-running Brussels restaurant celebrated for seafood, especially mussels, in a classic and lively brasserie atmosphere close to the station area.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving polished Belgian dishes such as game, stews, and regional classics in a warm, old-Brussels dining room.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and casual eateries help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is optional for excellent service. Round up taxi fares.
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