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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Strasbourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $447.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$184 Average price | $447 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Strasbourg:
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Strasbourg costing on average $184 (€151).
A bus is $373 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Strasbourg costing on average $447 (€366).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $114 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 9h 10m versus 5h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Strasbourg
How to get from Ghent to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM8h45Gent, Ghent1:20 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM8h45Gent, Ghent1:20 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1700 · KL19436:20 AM3h25Brussels Airport9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2911One-way1 transfer
Other options
7060 · 12107+
856313:12 PM5h28Kortrijk8:40 PMStrasbourg station$1281One-way2 transfers
85627+
7046 · 95311:12 PM5h59Kortrijk7:11 PMStrasbourg station$1341One-way2 transfers
12526 · 5440+
856199:12 AM5h17Kortrijk2:29 PMStrasbourg station$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM11h55Gent, Ghent9:10 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM10h05Gent, Ghent3:55 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM10h55Gent, Ghent2:40 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$371One-way1 transfer
KL1706 · KL19493:10 PM6h40Brussels Airport9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2911One-way1 transfer
KL1704 · KL194910:25 AM11h25Brussels Airport9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2911One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL19476:20 AM11h30Brussels Airport5:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Strasbourg:
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Strasbourg costing on average $184 (€151).
A bus is $373 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Strasbourg costing on average $447 (€366).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Kortrijk and arrive in Strasbourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Strasbourg by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Strasbourg by train.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Strasbourg by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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