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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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SNCB | IC 529 | 08:08 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 08:36 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 2229 | 08:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 09:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 1529 | 08:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 08:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 429 | 08:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 09:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 2830 | 08:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 09:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 3629 | 08:52 Brussels-Midi | 0h55 | 09:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 530 | 09:08 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 09:36 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 2230 | 09:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 10:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 1530 | 09:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 09:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 430 | 09:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 10:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 2831 | 09:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 3630 | 09:52 Brussels-Midi | 0h55 | 10:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCB | IC 531 | 10:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
28 m
Average
37 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
50 km
Of the 13 trains that leave Brussels for Ghent every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Train providers 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
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SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets from Brussels to Ghent. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.
Brussels to Ghent train information with SNCB:
There are no buses from Brussels to Ghent on a regular basis at present. The cities are just 56 km apart and trains from Brussels to Ghent offer a fast and convenient alternative. Trains run almost hourly during the day and more frequently at the weekend. An average journey by train takes approximately 30 minutes and trains are operated by the Belgian national rail service, commonly referred to as SNCB. The first trains depart in the early hours of the morning and the last leaves just before 8 pm each evening.
All trains from Brussels to Ghent depart from Brussels Midi/Zuid railway station. The station is just south of the city centre and 5 minutes from the Bourse. It's easy to reach from any district and there is parking underneath for those who wish to arrive by car. Premetro trams including 83 and 90 stop at the station. Brussels Midi/Zuid is also on the metro (lines 2 and 6) and is a stop on several bus routes.
Visitors to Ghent will be captivated by its beautiful architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Explore medieval landmark's like St. Nicholas's Church and the Belfry and Cloth Hall or take a cruise on the city's scenic canals. Trains from Brussels to Ghent arrive at Sint-Pieters rail station which is about 2 km from the city centre. Travellers should take the long tunnel that connects all 12 platforms to the station entrance where they can find taxis or public transport links. The number 1 tram to Korenmarkt is the fastest way to reach the city centre and the trip takes approximately 10 minutes.
When departing from Brussels, you have various train station options to start your route from including Brussels-Midi, Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, Brussels National Airport and Brussels-Schuman. When arriving in Ghent, you can end your journey in train stations like Ghent St Pieters and Ghent-Dampoort.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Brussels-Midi, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ghent St Pieters, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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