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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Ghent will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 29 trains that leave Zaventem for Ghent on Mon, Aug 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 59 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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3729 · 2428Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Ghent 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 train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Ghent:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Ghent costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.50 (€-0.40). The journey takes 57m versus 55m 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 Zaventem to Ghent trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2230 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 10:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2230 · 1530 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 9:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2831 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3730 · 531 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 10:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3780 · 18142 | 9:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 10:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1931 · 3431+ 18200 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h15 | 11:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2231 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 11:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2231 · 1531 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 10:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2832 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3731 · 532 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 11:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3781+ 1532 | 10:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 11:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1932 · 3432+ 18228 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h16 | 12:04 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2232 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2232 · 1532 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 11:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2833 | 11:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3732 · 533 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 12:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3782+ 1533 | 11:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 12:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2233 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 1:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2233 · 1533 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 12:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2834 | 12:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 1:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3733 · 534 | 12:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 1:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3783+ 1534 | 12:36 PM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 1:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1934 · 3434 · 2835 | 12:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 2:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2234 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 2:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2234 · 1534 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 1:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2835 | 1:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 2:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3734 · 535 | 1:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 2:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3784+ 1535 | 1:36 PM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 2:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1935 · 3435 · 2836 | 1:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 3:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2235 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 3:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2235 · 1535 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 2:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2836 | 2:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 3:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3735 · 536 | 2:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 3:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3785+ 1536 | 2:36 PM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 3:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1936 · 3436 · 2837 | 2:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 4:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2236 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 4:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2236 · 1536 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 3:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2837 | 3:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 4:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3736 · 537 | 3:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 4:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3786+ 1537 | 3:36 PM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 4:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1937 · 3437 · 2838 | 3:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 5:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2237 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 5:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2237 · 1537 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 4:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
3679+ 2830 | 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h14 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3279+ 2428 | 8:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h18 | 9:28 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
2830 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3729 · 2428 | 8:29 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 9:28 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3779+ 530 | 8:35 AM Zaventem station | 1h01 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1930 · 1530 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h09 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zaventem to Ghent run on average 30 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Bold contemporary art museum beside the fine arts museum, known for modern Belgian and international works and ambitious temporary shows.
Museum in the former Bijloke abbey and hospital complex exploring the city's history through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and river views. It is Ghent's signature postcard scene and one of the best places for a stroll.
Opposite the Graslei, this elegant quay offers classic canal panoramas, boat departures, and some of the city's finest evening views.
Lively square in the medieval core surrounded by major landmarks. A practical meeting point and excellent base for exploring central Ghent.
A creamy Gentian stew of chicken or veal with mushrooms, meatballs and white wine, traditionally served with fries or bread.
A rich mash of potatoes with carrots and onions, often served with sausage or bacon; a classic hearty Flemish comfort dish.
A smooth mustard from nearby East Flanders, known for its strong fresh heat and traditional stone-ground character.
City brewery and taproom pouring house-brewed gruut beers with a relaxed atmosphere and good introduction to Ghent beer culture.
Historic brasserie in central Ghent known for refined Belgian classics, seafood and elegant Art Nouveau surroundings.
Traditional restaurant focused on East Flemish cuisine, especially waterzooi and other regional dishes, in a warm classic setting.
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.
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.
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Gent Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem 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.

Most Zaventem to Ghent trains use the Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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.
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