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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 56 trains that leave Ghent St Pieters for Brussels Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 55 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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2813Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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 St Pieters to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.39 (€-9.33). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1520 · 2220 | 9:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 10:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
520 · 3721 | 9:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 10:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2221 | 9:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 11:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2820 | 9:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 10:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1521 · 2221 | 10:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 11:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
7006 · 3706 | 6:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 7:32 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2206 | 6:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 8:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2805 | 6:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 7:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1506 · 2206 | 7:01 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 8:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
7002 · 3707 | 7:34 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h58 | 8:32 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2207 | 7:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 9:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2806 | 7:43 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h53 | 8:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1507 · 2207 | 8:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h59 | 9:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
507 · 3708 | 8:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 9:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2208 | 8:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 10:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807 | 8:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 9:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1508 · 2208 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 10:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
508 · 3709 | 9:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 10:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2209 | 9:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 11:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 10:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1509 · 2209 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 11:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
509 · 3710 | 10:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 11:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2210 | 10:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 12:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 10:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 11:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510 · 2210 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 12:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
510 · 3711 | 11:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 12:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2211 | 11:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 1:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 12:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1511 · 2211 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 1:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
511 · 3712 | 12:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 1:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2212 | 12:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 2:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2811 | 12:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 1:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1512 · 2212 | 1:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 2:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
512 · 3713 | 1:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 2:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2213 | 1:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 3:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2812 | 1:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 2:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1513 · 2213 | 2:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 3:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
513 · 3714 | 2:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 3:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2214 | 2:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 4:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2813 | 2:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 3:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1514 · 2214 | 3:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 4:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
514 · 3715 | 3:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 4:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2215 | 3:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 5:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2814 | 3:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 4:35 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1515 · 2215 | 4:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 5:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
515 · 3716 | 4:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 5:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2216 | 4:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h27 | 6:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2815 | 4:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 5:35 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1516 · 2216 | 5:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 6:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
516 · 3717 | 5:24 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 6:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2217 | 5:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 7:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2816 | 5:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 6:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1517 · 2217 | 6:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 7:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
517 · 3718 | 6:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 7:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2218 | 6:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 8:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2817 | 6:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 7:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1518 · 2218 | 7:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 8:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
518 · 3719 | 7:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 8:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2219 | 7:39 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h24 | 9:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2818 | 7:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 8:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1519 · 2219 | 8:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 9:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 6:25 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
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Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Dedicated to René Magritte with a substantial collection of works and archives. A signature Brussels museum and especially popular with first-time visitors.
Large transport museum in Cinquantenaire Park with classic cars, Belgian motoring history, and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice for a layover trip into Brussels.
Landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for gardens, museums, and one of Brussels' classic skyline viewpoints.
Historic covered shopping arcade with elegant glass roofing and a very photogenic interior. Popular for architecture, strolling, and social-media shots.
Elegant square known for antiques, architecture, and an upscale historic atmosphere. A pleasant area for walking between central landmarks.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often cooked with white wine, celery, and herbs. It is one of the country’s most iconic traditional meals.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly braised with Belgian beer. It is a comforting regional specialty with deep, sweet-savory flavor.
A traditional Brussels-style mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach. It is a simple, hearty local comfort dish.
Historic Brussels brewery and tasting venue known for traditional lambic and gueuze beers. Atmospheric and deeply rooted in local brewing heritage.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known traditional eatery serving generous Belgian comfort food such as carbonnade and stoemp. Casual atmosphere with strong local character.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent St Pieters to Brussels Airport trains use the Gent St Pieters to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Bruxelles-Midi. Use this guide to compare Ghent St Pieters and Brussels Airport 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.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
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.
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 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 is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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