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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Courtrai
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Courtrai 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 train which can get you there in 28m. 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 $7.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Ghent to Courtrai by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Courtrai is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Courtrai:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Courtrai costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Courtrai as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Kortrijk.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Kortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Courtrai by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Courtrai by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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