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Compare bus and train for Ghent to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Brussels 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 32m. 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 €9.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.
There are 2 ways to get from Ghent to Brussels: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Ghent and Brussels is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Brussels:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Ghent to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Brussels that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h on average.
The distance is approximately 30 miles (49 km) from Ghent to Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Brussels is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Ghent and Brussels as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Brussels:
- Buses mostly leave from Gent, Ghent and tend to arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Trains from Ghent to Brussels most often leave from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ghent to Brussels:
- You can travel by bus from Ghent to Brussels with Flibco International or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Ghent to Brussels tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Ghent to Brussels with SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with SNCB from Ghent to Brussels.
Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct buses per day to Brussels with FlixBus.
- You can find 13 direct trains per day to Brussels with SNCB.
Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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