How to travel from Bruges to Ghent

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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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How to get from Bruges to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bruges to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h22
Bruges station
11:20AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h22
Bruges station
11:20AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h22
Bruges station
11:20AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers

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Regional560
10:34AM0h41
Bruges station
11:15AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers
Regional560
10:19AM0h56
Bruges-St.-Pieters
11:15AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity509
09:58AM0h22
Bruges station
10:20AMGhent St Pieters
$111One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bruges to Ghent

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Ghent, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bruges to Ghent and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Ghent

Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bruges to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Ghent including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Ghent:

A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Ghent costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Ghent is by bus with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 21m.

The distance from Bruges to Ghent is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Ghent is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Ghent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Ghent:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Ghent with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB | BUS, SNCB.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Charleroi, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.
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