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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 36 trains from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas, including 16 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 31 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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Trains from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas run on average 40 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Sint-Niklaas trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3029+ 2658 | 8:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 8:56 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
3029 | 8:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h32 | 8:41 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
729 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 8:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19701+ 2679 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 9:03 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
19701 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 8:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19701+ 2679 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 9:13 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
1808 | 8:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 9:24 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1808+ 1480 | 8:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 9:28 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
1808+ 1480 | 8:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 9:37 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
3030 | 9:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h32 | 9:41 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3030+ 2659 | 9:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 9:56 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
730 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 9:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19711+ 2680 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 10:03 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
19711+ 2680 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 10:13 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
19711 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 9:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809+ 1481 | 9:52 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 10:37 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
1809 | 9:52 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h32 | 10:24 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809+ 1481 | 9:52 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 10:28 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
3031+ 2660 | 10:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 10:56 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
3031 | 10:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h32 | 10:41 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19707 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 10:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19707+ 2681 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 11:03 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
19707+ 2681 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 11:13 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
731 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 10:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1810 | 10:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 11:24 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1810+ 1482 | 10:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 11:37 AM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
1810+ 1482 | 10:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 11:28 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
3032+ 2661 | 11:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 11:56 AM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
3032 | 11:09 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h32 | 11:41 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19709+ 2682 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 12:13 PM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
19709 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 11:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19709+ 2682 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 12:03 PM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
732 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 11:58 AM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1811+ 1483 | 11:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 12:37 PM Nieuwkerken-Waas | 1 transfer | |
1811+ 1483 | 11:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 12:28 PM Belsele | 1 transfer | |
1811 | 11:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0h31 | 12:24 PM Sint-Niklaas station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s flagship museum explores the region’s history and design legacy, especially Art Deco and everyday culture.
Museum focused on exceptional biodiversity collections, admired for its unusual specimens and educational displays.
Museum dedicated to Gerardus Mercator, highlighting cartography, globes, and the scientific heritage of the Low Countries.
One of Belgium’s largest market squares, lined with civic buildings and events, and the essential starting point for exploring the city.
Major shopping street connecting key central areas, popular for strolling and taking in daily urban life.
Green city park with paths, lawns, and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a break close to the center.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew simmered with dark beer. It is a Belgian comfort classic often served with fries and widely loved in East Flanders.
Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables such as leek, carrot, or spinach. A humble Flemish home dish common in local family cooking.
Grey North Sea shrimp croquettes with a crisp breadcrumb crust and creamy filling. A beloved Belgian bistro starter tied to the coastal catch.
Refined fine dining known for seasonal Belgian-French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known brasserie serving Belgian classics, seafood, and meat dishes in a relaxed, established city atmosphere.
Popular casual frituur for traditional Belgian fries and snacks. Good for a quick local meal in an informal setting.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Costs are lower than Brussels or Bruges in most tourist areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxi fares can be rounded up; small tips in cafes are optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Sint-Niklaas 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 Sint-Niklaas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Sint-Niklaas trains use the Gent St Pieters to Sint-Niklaas station pair, with some services arriving at Belsele. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Sint-Niklaas 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.
Sint-Niklaas 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: De Witte Molen, De Graanmaat
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sint-Niklaas. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sint-Niklaas. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sint-Niklaas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sint-Niklaas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sint-Niklaas: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Serwir, Hotel Moon, Ibis Sint Niklaas Centrum.
Belsele is 4 km from Sint-Niklaas city centre. Public transport options include:
Belsele has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Belsele.
ATMs are available at Belsele.
Available at Belsele: Parking, WC.
Available at Belsele: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Belsele.
Nieuwkerken-Waas is 3 km from Sint-Niklaas city centre. Public transport options include:
Nieuwkerken-Waas has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Nieuwkerken-Waas.
Available at Nieuwkerken-Waas: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nieuwkerken-Waas.
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