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Compare train for Ostend to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. 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 train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Ostend to Ghent
How to get from Ostend to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ostend to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51010:42 AM0h38Ostende11:20 AMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
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51010:42 AM0h38Ostende11:20 AMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
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51010:42 AM0h38Ostende11:20 AMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
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5099:42 AM0h38Ostende10:20 AMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
51111:42 AM0h38Ostende12:20 PMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
181111:09 AM0h40Ostende11:49 AMGhent St Pieters$151One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Ghent as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ostende and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Travel with Intercity, SNCB to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ghent by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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