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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 29m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Courtrai:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Courtrai costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
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How to get from Ghent to Courtrai by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Courtrai is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:45 PM0h40Gent, Ghent11:25 PMKortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:45 PM0h40Gent, Ghent11:25 PMKortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7089:36 AM0h25Ghent St Pieters10:01 AMKortrijk$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1973411:36 AM0h25Ghent St Pieters12:01 PMKortrijk$111One-way0 transfers
- 197108:36 AM0h25Ghent St Pieters9:01 AMKortrijk$111One-way0 transfers
- 1971410:36 AM0h25Ghent St Pieters11:01 AMKortrijk$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Courtrai:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Courtrai costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Courtrai by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Courtrai by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
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