Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 40 m
Buses on 19 Sept
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 buses from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 56 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Ghent St Pieters take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.78. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 49m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, flibco, FlixBus, Infobus.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:55 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1h40 | 12:35 Gent, Ghent | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and coach 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.
Buses from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:45, the last at 15:10. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 7:45 |
Last bus 15:10 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Compare Infobus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Ghent St Pieters by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent St Pieters, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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