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Compare train and coach for Ghent to Balegem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Balegem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 15 km
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59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Ghent to Balegem trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Regional?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Regional, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Ghent to Balegem.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Ghent to Balegem.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Ghent to Balegem.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Balegem
Trains from Ghent to Balegem run on average 9 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 30m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Regional, SNCB from Ghent to Balegem trainsRegional, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Balegem from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Balegem train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Balegem 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 Balegem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Balegem
Most Ghent to Balegem trains use the Gent St Pieters to Balegem-Zuid station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Balegem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ghent station do trains to Balegem leave from?
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Which Balegem station do trains from Ghent arrive at?
Getting to Balegem-Zuid from Balegem city centre
Balegem-Zuid is 2 km from Balegem city centre. Public transport options include:
Balegem-Zuid train station facilities and services
Balegem-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Balegem-Zuid.
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