The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Ghent
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
237
Distance
50 km
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.
The average ticket from Brussels to Ghent will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 237 trains that leave Brussels for Ghent every day 234 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.
28319:380h41Brussels-North10:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
153211:150h41Brussels-North11:56Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
153110:200h36Brussels-Central10:56Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
283311:510h28Brussels-Midi12:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
283210:510h28Brussels-Midi11:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
283311:510h28Brussels-Midi12:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
283210:510h28Brussels-Midi11:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
15298:280h28Brussels-Midi8:56Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
5309:030h28Brussels-Midi9:31Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
28308:510h28Brussels-Midi9:19Ghent St Pieters£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Brussels to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 50 km
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Live departures
Brussels to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Ghent trains for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1536 | 15:21 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 15:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
436 | 15:23 Brussels-North | 0h43 | 16:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2236 | 15:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 16:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
436 | 15:28 Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 16:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1536 | 15:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 15:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
436 | 15:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 16:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2837 | 15:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 15:39 Brussels-North | 1h08 | 16:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2837 | 15:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 15:44 Brussels-Central | 1h03 | 16:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8012 | 15:44 Brussels-North | 1h18 | 17:02 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8012 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 1h13 | 17:02 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2837 | 15:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 15:52 Brussels-Midi | 0h55 | 16:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
537 | 15:54 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8012 | 15:58 Brussels-Midi | 1h04 | 17:02 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
537 | 15:59 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
537 | 16:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2237 | 16:11 Brussels-North | 1h09 | 17:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2237 | 16:16 Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 17:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1537 | 16:17 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 16:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1537 | 16:22 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 16:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
437 | 16:22 Brussels-North | 0h44 | 17:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2237 | 16:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 17:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8001 | 16:26 Brussels-North | 0h44 | 17:10 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
437 | 16:27 Brussels-Central | 0h39 | 17:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1537 | 16:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 16:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8001 | 16:31 Brussels-Central | 0h39 | 17:10 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8008 | 16:34 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 17:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
437 | 16:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 17:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2838 | 16:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8008 | 16:39 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 17:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 16:39 Brussels-North | 1h08 | 17:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8001 | 16:42 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:10 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2838 | 16:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 16:44 Brussels-Central | 1h03 | 17:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8014 | 16:44 Brussels-North | 1h27 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8006 | 16:46 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8008 | 16:47 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8014 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 1h22 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8006 | 16:51 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2838 | 16:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 16:52 Brussels-Midi | 0h55 | 17:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
538 | 16:54 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 17:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8014 | 16:58 Brussels-Midi | 1h13 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
538 | 16:59 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 17:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8006 | 16:59 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
538 | 17:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2238 | 17:11 Brussels-North | 1h10 | 18:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1538 | 17:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2238 | 17:16 Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 18:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1538 | 17:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
438 | 17:23 Brussels-North | 0h43 | 18:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2238 | 17:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 18:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
438 | 17:28 Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 18:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1538 | 17:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8002 | 17:31 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8009 | 17:34 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 18:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8002 | 17:36 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
438 | 17:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 18:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8009 | 17:39 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 18:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2839 | 17:39 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3638 | 17:40 Brussels-North | 1h07 | 18:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8002 | 17:43 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2839 | 17:44 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3638 | 17:45 Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 18:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8009 | 17:46 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 18:15 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8007 | 17:47 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2839 | 17:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8007 | 17:52 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3638 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 18:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
539 | 17:54 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
539 | 17:59 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
8007 | 17:59 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
541 | 20:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2241 | 20:11 Brussels-North | 1h10 | 21:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2241 | 20:16 Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 21:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1541 | 20:17 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 20:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1541 | 20:22 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 20:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
441 | 20:23 Brussels-North | 0h43 | 21:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2241 | 20:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 21:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
441 | 20:28 Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 21:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1541 | 20:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 20:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
441 | 20:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 21:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2842 | 20:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3641 | 20:40 Brussels-North | 1h07 | 21:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2842 | 20:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3641 | 20:45 Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 21:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2842 | 20:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3641 | 20:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 21:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
542 | 20:54 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 21:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
542 | 20:59 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 21:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
542 | 21:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 21:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2242 | 21:11 Brussels-North | 1h09 | 22:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2242 | 21:16 Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 22:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1542 | 21:17 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 21:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1542 | 21:22 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 21:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
442 | 21:23 Brussels-North | 0h43 | 22:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2242 | 21:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 22:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
442 | 21:28 Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 22:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1542 | 21:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 21:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
442 | 21:37 Brussels-Midi | 0h29 | 22:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2843 | 21:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3642 | 21:40 Brussels-North | 1h07 | 22:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2843 | 21:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3642 | 21:45 Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 22:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2843 | 21:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3642 | 21:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 22:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
543 | 21:54 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 22:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
543 | 21:59 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 22:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
543 | 22:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 22:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2243 | 22:11 Brussels-North | 1h09 | 23:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2243 | 22:16 Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 23:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1543 | 22:17 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 22:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1543 | 22:22 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 22:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2243 | 22:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 23:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1543 | 22:29 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 22:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3220+ 594 | 22:30 Brussels-North | 1h08 | 23:38 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2844 | 22:38 Brussels-North | 1h04 | 23:42 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3643 | 22:40 Brussels-North | 1h07 | 23:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2844 | 22:43 Brussels-Central | 0h59 | 23:42 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3643 | 22:45 Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 23:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2844 | 22:50 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 23:42 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3643 | 22:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 23:47 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
544 | 22:54 Brussels-North | 0h57 | 23:51 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
544 | 22:59 Brussels-Central | 0h52 | 23:51 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
544 | 23:07 Brussels-Midi | 0h44 | 23:51 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2244 | 23:11 Brussels-North | 1h09 | 0:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2244 | 23:16 Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 0:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2244 | 23:24 Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 0:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
545 | 0:18 Brussels-North | 0h50 | 1:08 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
545 | 0:23 Brussels-Central | 0h45 | 1:08 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
545 | 0:30 Brussels-Midi | 0h38 | 1:08 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1950+ 1826 | 0:36 Brussels-Midi | 5h34 | 6:10 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1950+ 1826 | 0:40 Brussels-Central | 5h30 | 6:10 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1950+ 1826 | 0:47 Brussels-North | 5h23 | 6:10 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3628 | 5:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 6:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3628 | 5:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 6:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
527 | 5:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3628 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 6:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
527 | 5:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
527 | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3629 | 6:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 7:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3629 | 6:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 7:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
528 | 6:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 7:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3629 | 6:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 7:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
528 | 6:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 7:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
528 | 7:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 7:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1528 | 7:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 7:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1528 | 7:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 7:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1528 | 7:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 7:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2829 | 7:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 8:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3630 | 7:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 8:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2829 | 7:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3630 | 7:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 8:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2829 | 7:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 8:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
529 | 7:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 8:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3630 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 8:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
529 | 7:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 8:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
529 | 8:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 8:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1529 | 8:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 8:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1529 | 8:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1529 | 8:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 8:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2830 | 8:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3631 | 8:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 9:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2830 | 8:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18201 | 8:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 9:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3631 | 8:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 9:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18201 | 8:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2830 | 8:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
530 | 8:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 9:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3631 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 9:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
530 | 8:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 9:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18201 | 8:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 9:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
530 | 9:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 9:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1530 | 9:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1530 | 9:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1530 | 9:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2831 | 9:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3632 | 9:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 10:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2831 | 9:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3632 | 9:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 10:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18202 | 9:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 10:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18202 | 9:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
531 | 9:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 10:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2831 | 9:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3632 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 10:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
531 | 9:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 10:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18202 | 9:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
531 | 10:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1531 | 10:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1531 | 10:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1531 | 10:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 10:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2832 | 10:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3633 | 10:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 11:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2832 | 10:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18203 | 10:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 11:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3633 | 10:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 11:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18203 | 10:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2832 | 10:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
532 | 10:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 11:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3633 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 11:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
532 | 10:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 11:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18203 | 10:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 11:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
532 | 11:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 11:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1532 | 11:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1532 | 11:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18228 | 11:22 Brussels-North | 0h44 | 12:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18228 | 11:27 Brussels-Central | 0h39 | 12:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1532 | 11:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2833 | 11:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18228 | 11:38 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 12:06 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3634 | 11:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 12:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2833 | 11:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3634 | 11:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 12:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18204 | 11:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 12:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18204 | 11:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2833 | 11:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
533 | 11:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 12:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3634 | 11:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 12:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
533 | 11:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 12:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18204 | 11:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 12:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
533 | 12:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 12:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1533 | 12:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1533 | 12:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1533 | 12:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2834 | 12:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3635 | 12:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 13:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2834 | 12:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3635 | 12:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 13:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18205 | 12:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 13:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18205 | 12:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 13:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
534 | 12:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 13:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2834 | 12:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3635 | 12:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 13:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
534 | 12:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 13:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18205 | 12:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 13:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
534 | 13:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 13:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1534 | 13:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 13:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1534 | 13:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 13:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1534 | 13:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 13:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2835 | 13:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 13:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 14:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2835 | 13:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18206 | 13:45 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 14:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 13:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 14:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18206 | 13:50 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 14:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
535 | 13:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 14:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2835 | 13:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3636 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 14:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
535 | 13:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 14:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18206 | 13:58 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 14:26 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
535 | 14:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 14:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1535 | 14:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1535 | 14:20 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1535 | 14:28 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2836 | 14:38 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 14:40 Brussels-North | 1h05 | 15:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2836 | 14:43 Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 14:45 Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 15:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18207 | 14:45 Brussels-North | 0h42 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18207 | 14:50 Brussels-Central | 0h37 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2836 | 14:51 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
536 | 14:51 Brussels-North | 0h40 | 15:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3637 | 14:53 Brussels-Midi | 0h52 | 15:45 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
536 | 14:56 Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 15:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
18207 | 14:59 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
536 | 15:03 Brussels-Midi | 0h28 | 15:31 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1536 | 15:15 Brussels-North | 0h41 | 15:56 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Brussels to Ghent
Trains from Brussels to Ghent run on average 41 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 28m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB from Brussels to Ghent trainsIntercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Ghent from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Renfe
Regional
SNCB
Trains from Brussels to Ghent: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Train from Brussels
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.
Getting into Ghent by Train
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.
FAQs: Brussels to Ghent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Ghent 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Ghent
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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