How to travel from Liège to Ghent

Sun, Sep 20
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Intercity
FlixBus
Regional
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
Intercity
FlixBus
Regional
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

€23

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€26

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Intercity

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Ghent is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Ghent:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Ghent costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Ghent including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Ghent among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 12m faster (1h 33m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€23 vs €26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Travel options
from Liège to Ghent

How to get from Liège to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liège to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM7h00
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    1:45 AMGent, Ghent
    121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM7h00
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    1:45 AMGent, Ghent
    121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 18 · IC 2831
    8:49 AM1h30
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:19 AMGhent St Pieters
    441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity534
    11:58 AM1h33
    Liège-Guillemins
    1:31 PMGhent St Pieters
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity531
    8:58 AM1h33
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:31 AMGhent St Pieters
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity532
    9:58 AM1h33
    Liège-Guillemins
    11:31 AMGhent St Pieters
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM5h20
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    11:50 AMGent, Ghent
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 1671
    2:05 PM6h20
    Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    8:25 PMGent, Ghent
    231One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Sep 20
Mon
Sep 21
Tue
Sep 22
Wed
Sep 23
Thu
Sep 24
Fri
Sep 25
Sat
Sep 26

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Liège to Ghent

Travel to Ghent 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 Liège to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liège and Ghent including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Ghent is a train with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Ghent:

A train is €0.93 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liège to Ghent costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Liège to Ghent is approximately 85 miles (138 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Ghent is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Ghent:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liège to Ghent:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Liège to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ghent to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ghent, explore the charming Patershol neighborhood with its narrow streets and diverse dining options, and discover the vibrant street art scene with murals throughout the city. Visit the Design Museum Ghent for contemporary and historical design, and take a boat tour along the canals for a unique city view. Don't miss the medieval Gravensteen castle, Saint Bavo's Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, and the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei streets. The Belfry of Ghent offers panoramic views, and the Museum of Fine Arts showcases Flemish art. Enjoy a bike ride through Ghent's extensive cycling paths.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Ghent is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the vibrant cultural scene, and experience the local cuisine.

Travelling from Liège to Ghent: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to BelgiumTravel to GhentHow to travel from Liège to Ghent

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone