How to travel from Ghent to Bruges

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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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

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

PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
$121One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Regional581
10:45AM0h53
Ghent St Pieters
11:38AMBruges-St.-Pieters
$121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity530
09:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
10:01AMBruges station
$121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity532
11:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
12:01PMBruges station
$121One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Ghent to Bruges

The Best Way According to our Users

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

Travel to Bruges 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 Ghent to Bruges.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Ghent to Bruges is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Bruges is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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