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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Nov
Cheapest price on 04 Nov
£18
Average ticket price on 04 Nov
£18
Fastest journey on 04 Nov
54 m
Average journey duration on 04 Nov
55 m
Trains on 04 Nov
73
Distance
56 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels National 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 National Airport to Ghent St Pieters will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

On Wed 04 Nov, we found 73 trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters, including 35 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 55 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters

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Trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
56 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
28
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
40m
First train
4:30
Last train
22:34
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
4 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Frequently asked questions about your Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.

The cost of a train ticket from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The train journey from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters covers a distance of 56 km and takes approximately 40m. Trains run 28 per day.
The train distance from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters is 56 km.
The first train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters leaves at 4:30.
The last train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters departs at 22:34.
Trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters run approximately 28 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels National Airport and Ghent St Pieters. The service operates 12 times per day, provided by Intercity.

Live departures

Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity2233 · 153311:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
12:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223311:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
13:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity283412:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
13:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3733 · 53412:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
13:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2234 · 153412:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
13:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223412:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
14:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity283513:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
14:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3734 · 53513:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
14:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2235 · 153513:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
14:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223513:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
15:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity283614:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
15:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3735 · 53614:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
15:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2236 · 153614:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
15:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223614:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
16:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity283715:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
16:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3736 · 53715:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
16:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223715:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
17:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2237 · 153715:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
16:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2339 · 800816:13 Brussels National Airport
1h02
17:15 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity283816:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
17:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3737 · 800616:29 Brussels National Airport
0h58
17:27 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2238 · 153816:57 Brussels National Airport
0h59
17:56 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223816:57 Brussels National Airport
1h24
18:21 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2340 · 800217:13 Brussels National Airport
0h58
18:11 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity283917:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
18:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3738 · 800717:30 Brussels National Airport
0h57
18:27 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2239 · 153917:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
18:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223917:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
19:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity284422:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
23:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3743 · 54422:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
23:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity1926 · 15264:42 Brussels National Airport
1h15
5:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity28275:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
6:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3726 · 5275:30 Brussels National Airport
1h03
6:33 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity22275:57 Brussels National Airport
1h26
7:23 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2227 · 15275:57 Brussels National Airport
1h01
6:58 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity28286:24 Brussels National Airport
0h54
7:18 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3727 · 5286:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
7:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity2228 · 15286:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
7:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity22286:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
8:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity28297:24 Brussels National Airport
0h54
8:18 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3728 · 5297:29 Brussels National Airport
1h07
8:36 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity22297:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
9:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2229 · 15297:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
8:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity28308:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
9:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3729 · 5308:29 Brussels National Airport
1h07
9:36 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity22308:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
10:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2230 · 15308:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
9:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity28319:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
10:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3730 · 5319:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
10:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity22319:57 Brussels National Airport
1h24
11:21 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2231 · 15319:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
10:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity283210:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
11:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3731 · 53210:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
11:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity223210:57 Brussels National Airport
1h23
12:20 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity2232 · 153210:57 Brussels National Airport
1h00
11:57 Ghent St Pieters1 change
Intercity283311:24 Brussels National Airport
0h55
12:19 Ghent St Pieters0 changesdirect
Intercity3732 · 53311:30 Brussels National Airport
1h05
12:35 Ghent St Pieters1 change

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Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
40m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£14
Intercity frequency
28 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

EuroCity

About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average EuroCity Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest EuroCity Price
£20
EuroCity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
51m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£34
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
47m
Cheapest Regional Price
£15
Regional frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB | BUS Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest SNCB | BUS Price
£15
SNCB | BUS frequency
1 a day

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Brussels National Airport and Ghent St Pieters

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Yes, there is a night train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.

FAQs: Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters by train. 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 train, 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.

FAQs
Booking trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brussels National Airport and Ghent St Pieters

Most Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Gent St Pieters station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels National Airport and Ghent St Pieters train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brussels
Arrival train stations in Ghent
Gent St PietersKoningin Maria Hendrikaplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre

Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus60 · 8m · £3 · every ~3 min
TramT1, Gf, T3, T4 · 14m · £3 · every ~32 min

Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services

Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.

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