Schaerbeek to Ghent train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 03
Cheapest price on Nov 03
€12
Average ticket price on Nov 03
€12
Fastest journey on Nov 03
40 m
Average journey duration on Nov 03
41 m
Trains on Nov 03
40
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaerbeek to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Schaerbeek to Ghent will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.

Fast trains

On Tue, Nov 03, we found 40 trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent, including 24 direct services.

On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .

On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 41 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.

  • Intercity3630
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2831
    0 transfers
  • Intercity3431 · 431
    1 transfer
  • Intercity1530
    0 transfers
  • Intercity3430 · 430
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Schaerbeek to Ghent

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Trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent run on average 37 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

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Journey facts

  • Distance31 miles (51 km)
  • Average train duration48m
  • Cheapest ticket price€8
  • Trains per day37
  • Direct trains26
  • Fastest train37m
  • First train12:03 AM
  • Last train11:58 PM
  • Cheapest MonthMay
  • Cheapest DaySat
  • High SeasonApr - Jun
  • Low SeasonOct - Dec
  • Busiest DayMon
  • Least Busy DaySun
  • Best time to book21 days

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Frequently asked questions about your Schaerbeek to Ghent trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Schaerbeek to Ghent.

Train ticket prices from Schaerbeek to Ghent can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €8, while the average price is around €11.
The train from Schaerbeek to Ghent takes 37m and runs 37 per day.
The distance by train from Schaerbeek to Ghent is 31 miles (51 km).
The first train from Schaerbeek to Ghent leaves at 12:03 AM.
The last train from Schaerbeek to Ghent leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Schaerbeek to Ghent. This service operates 26 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional.

Live departures

Schaerbeek to Ghent train times

The table below shows live departures for Schaerbeek to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Regional1979+Intercity15298:08 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity22298:11 AM Brussels-North
1h09
9:20 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity3429 · 4298:14 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h52
9:06 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity15298:15 AM Brussels-North
0h42
8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3679+Intercity28308:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity4298:23 AM Brussels-North
0h43
9:06 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity28308:38 AM Brussels-North
0h41
9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity36298:39 AM Brussels-North
1h08
9:47 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3779+Intercity5308:46 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h50
9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity5308:56 AM Brussels-North
0h40
9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional1980+Intercity15309:08 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity22309:11 AM Brussels-North
1h09
10:20 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity3430 · 4309:14 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h52
10:06 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity15309:15 AM Brussels-North
0h42
9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3680+Intercity28319:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity4309:23 AM Brussels-North
0h43
10:06 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity28319:38 AM Brussels-North
0h41
10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity36309:40 AM Brussels-North
1h07
10:47 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3780+Intercity5319:46 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity5319:54 AM Brussels-North
0h41
10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional1981+Intercity153110:08 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity223110:11 AM Brussels-North
1h10
11:21 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity3431 · 43110:13 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h53
11:06 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity153110:15 AM Brussels-North
0h42
10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3681+Intercity283210:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity43110:23 AM Brussels-North
0h43
11:06 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity283210:38 AM Brussels-North
0h41
11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity363110:40 AM Brussels-North
1h07
11:47 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3781+Intercity53210:46 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity53210:54 AM Brussels-North
0h41
11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional1982+Intercity153211:08 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity223211:11 AM Brussels-North
1h09
12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity3432 · 43211:13 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h53
12:06 PM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity153211:16 AM Brussels-North
0h41
11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3682+Intercity283311:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity43211:23 AM Brussels-North
0h43
12:06 PM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity283311:38 AM Brussels-North
0h41
12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Intercity363211:40 AM Brussels-North
1h07
12:47 PM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect
Regional3782+Intercity53311:46 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h49
12:35 PM Ghent St Pieters1 transfer
Intercity53311:54 AM Brussels-North
0h41
12:35 PM Ghent St Pieters0 transfersDirect

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Intercity as well as Regional or Deutsche Bahn offer trains services from Schaerbeek to Ghent.
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Train companies

Train companies from Schaerbeek to Ghent

Trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent with Intercity, Regional, and Deutsche Bahn. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Regional and Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
40m
Cheapest Intercity Price
€8
Intercity frequency
35 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
46m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€29
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Regional

About
The term "Regional" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, "Regionalbahn" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
37m
Cheapest Regional Price
€8
Regional frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Schaerbeek and Ghent

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Schaerbeek to Ghent.
Yes, there is a night train from Schaerbeek to Ghent.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

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Things to do in Ghent

Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.

  • Must visit

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent

Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.

  • Must visit

S.M.A.K.

Bold contemporary art museum beside the fine arts museum, known for modern Belgian and international works and ambitious temporary shows.

  • Recommended

STAM Ghent City Museum

Museum in the former Bijloke abbey and hospital complex exploring the city's history through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Brussels in some areas, but pricier than smaller Belgian cities.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up for taxis, and small change is enough at cafes.

Plan your visit to Ghent

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Ghent.

The train journey from Schaerbeek to Ghent offers a pleasant view of the Belgian countryside, with glimpses of charming villages and green landscapes, making it moderately scenic.
Popular day trips by train from Ghent include Brussels, Bruges, Lille, Antwerp, Rotterdam.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Ghent, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and near major attractions. Common scams include distraction techniques where individuals create a commotion to divert attention while accomplices steal belongings. It's advisable to keep valuables secure and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help. Additionally, travelers should use licensed taxis and avoid unmarked vehicles to prevent fare scams.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

FAQs: Trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schaerbeek 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.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Schaerbeek to Ghent.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Schaerbeek to Ghent

Most Schaerbeek to Ghent trains use the Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Schaerbeek and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Schaerbeek
Arrival train stations in Ghent

Which Schaerbeek station do trains to Ghent leave from?

Trains from Schaerbeek to Ghent leave from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Schaerbeek city centre at Pl. Princesse Elisabeth 5, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium.
Station Brussel-SchaarbeekPl. Princesse Elisabeth 5, 1030 Schaerbeek, BelgiumAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Station Brussel-Schaarbeek from Schaerbeek city centre

Station Brussel-Schaarbeek is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus58, 59, 69 · 4m · €3 · every ~26 min
Tram92 · 4m · €3 · every ~15 min

Station Brussel-Schaarbeek train station facilities and services

Station Brussel-Schaarbeek has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.

MeiserChaussee de Louvain/Leuvensesteenweg, 1030 Brussel, BelgiumDiningATMTaxisHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Meiser from Schaerbeek city centre

Meiser is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus56 · 15m · €3 · every ~10 min
56 · 16m · €5 · every ~10 min
Tram7 · 13m · €3 · every ~18 min

Meiser train station facilities and services

Meiser has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Meiser.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Meiser.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Meiser: Taxis.

Bike and car services

Available at Meiser: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Train stations for Schaerbeek to Ghent

Check train stations information for Schaerbeek and Ghent, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Schaerbeek that goes to Ghent is Station Brussel-Schaarbeek, which connects to Gent St Pieters.

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