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Compare train and bus for Liège to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Liège to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Ghent:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Ghent costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Ghent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ghent by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Ghent by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
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