How to travel from Brussels to Ghent

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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $13.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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from Brussels to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Intercity2832
    10:51 AM0h28
    Brussels-Midi
    11:19 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Intercity2832
    10:51 AM0h28
    Brussels-Midi
    11:19 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity2832
    10:51 AM0h28
    Brussels-Midi
    11:19 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Intercity431
    10:37 AM0h29
    Brussels-Midi
    11:06 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2832
    10:43 AM0h36
    Brussels-Central
    11:19 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity532
    10:59 AM0h36
    Brussels-Central
    11:35 AMGhent St Pieters
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    10:30 AM1h20
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    11:50 AMGent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:15 AM1h20
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    10:35 AMGent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    12:00 PM1h20
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    1:20 PMGent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Brussels to Ghent: Journey Details

The distance between the two Belgium cities of Brussels and Ghent is less than 60 km so no commercial flights operate between them. As no dedicated bus routes operate from Brussels to Ghent, taking the bus would mean coordinating local timetables from village to village, giving lengthy and complicated journeys when compared to the train time of just half an hour.

Return trips from Ghent to Brussels are also available.

How to get from Brussels to Ghent

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Ghent including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Ghent is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Ghent costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Brussels to Ghent is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Ghent is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Ghent:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Renfe, SNCB to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco, Infobus, Flibco to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Ghent with the following travel companies:
  • 27 direct trains per day with Intercity, Renfe, SNCB.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco, Infobus, Flibco.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, 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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