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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
29
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 29 trains that leave Ghent-Dampoort for Brussels-Midi on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 42 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.
704 · 28045:24 AM0h45Ghent-Dampoort6:09 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer- 3006 · 4077:41 AM0h43Ghent-Dampoort8:24 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 19704 · 70066:24 AM0h40Ghent-Dampoort7:04 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 19740 · 70077:24 AM0h43Ghent-Dampoort8:07 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 70137:46 AM0h42Ghent-Dampoort8:28 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way0 transfers
- 19704 · 70066:24 AM0h40Ghent-Dampoort7:04 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 70137:46 AM0h42Ghent-Dampoort8:28 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way0 transfers
- 3007 · 4088:42 AM0h42Ghent-Dampoort9:24 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 3008 · 4099:42 AM0h42Ghent-Dampoort10:24 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
- 3009 · 41010:42 AM0h42Ghent-Dampoort11:24 AMBrussels-Midi$141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi
Omio 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)
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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 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi costing on average $17.
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 compared to roughly $12 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.
Live departures
Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 689 · 18152 | 7:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 7:49 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19728 · 2818 | 7:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 8:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3018 · 419 | 7:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 8:24 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 690 · 18291 | 8:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 8:49 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19730 · 2819 | 8:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 9:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3019 · 1520 | 8:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h46 | 9:28 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 | |
| 3020 · 1521 | 9:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h46 | 10:28 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 692+521 | 10:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 721 · 2821 | 10:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 11:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3021 · 1522 | 10:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h46 | 11:28 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 722 · 522 | 11:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 12:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| 723 · 2803 | 12:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 4h46 | 5:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 704 · 2804 | 5:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 6:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 776+405 | 5:35 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h49 | 6:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 676+505 | 6:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 6:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19704 · 7006 | 6:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h40 | 7:04 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 777+406 | 6:35 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h49 | 7:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 677+7008 | 7:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 7:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19740 · 7007 | 7:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 8:07 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3006 · 407 | 7:41 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 8:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 7013 | 7:46 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 8:28 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 678+7009 | 8:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h43 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19710 · 2807 | 8:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h46 | 9:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3007 · 408 | 8:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 9:24 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 | |
| 3008 · 409 | 9:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 10:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 680+509 | 10:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19714 · 2809 | 10:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3009 · 410 | 10:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 11:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 681+510 | 11:06 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 11:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19734 · 2810 | 11:24 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 12:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3010 · 411 | 11:42 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 12:24 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 682+511 | 12:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 12:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19716 · 2811 | 12:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 1:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3011 · 412 | 12:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 1:24 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 683+512 | 1:06 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 19718 · 2812 | 1:24 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h45 | 2:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 3012 · 413 | 1:42 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h42 | 2:24 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 1834 · 513 | 2:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 2:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi
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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 but you can travel from only $5 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 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 3:35 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent-Dampoort and Brussels-Midi from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi 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-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi
Most Ghent-Dampoort to Brussels-Midi trains use the Gent St Pieters to Bruxelles-Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent-Dampoort and Brussels-Midi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi 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 and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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