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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €138.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€138 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Ghent
Trains from Milan to Ghent run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $174 (€138) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 21:24, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 460 miles (741 km) distance in 13h 9m.
Distance 460 miles (741 km) |
Average train duration 13h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $174 (€138) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 9m |
First train 21:24 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Regionale from Milan to Ghent trainsRegionale trains will get you between Milan and Ghent from $22 (€18). 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 Milan to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Ghent
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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