Ghent to Bruges train with Intercity

Trains from Ghent to Bruges

Multiple direct trains from Ghent to Bruges run daily, including at weekends and on public holidays. Journey times average between 20 and 40 minutes. This is a popular route and trains leave as frequently as every five minutes.

Ghent to Bruges train time: daily departures​

Up to seven direct trains leave Ghent for Bruges every day of the week. The first service of the working day usually leaves at around 5:45 a.m. Regular departures continue until just past 1:00 a.m.

How long is the journey by train from Ghent to Bruges?

Trains from Ghent to Bruges are direct and fast. Most journeys take between 20 and 40 minutes, with peak time services tending to be quickest.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Ghent to Bruges?

Departure train station: trains for Bruges leave from Ghent St Pieters. Located around one mile from the city centre, trams and buses connect the station with destinations throughout Ghent and beyond. Facilities at Ghent St Pieters include toilets, a left-luggage service, shops, restaurants, a wheelchair for the use of disabled passengers and ticket machines offering English language options.

Arrival train station: trains from Ghent St Pieters arrive into Gare de Bruges. The station is around 10 minutes by foot from the centre of Bruges. Local buses and taxis offer alternative modes of transport. Station facilities include toilets, luggage lockers, a refreshment bar and special assistance, including a wheelchair for passengers with limited mobility.

Which train companies travel from Ghent to Bruges?

SNCB​, which is Belgium's national railway company, operates the train services between Ghent and Bruges.

SNCB​: Ghent to Bruges

SNCB provides approximately 90 trains per day between Ghent and Bruges. Trains are direct and the fastest journey time is 22 minutes. Services sometimes take longer outside peak hours and at weekends but, overall, the average journey time is under 30 minutes.

Ghent to Bruges trains: services on board

SNCB services between Ghent and Bruges are comfortable and include specially adapted spaces for disabled passengers. Passengers have a choice of buying either first or second-class tickets, with first-class carriages typically offering more legroom and a quieter environment. Both classes of travel offer onboard refreshment facilities. Most carriages provide electrical sockets but WiFi is not currently available. Passengers can take a maximum of three items of luggage that must not exceed a combined total of 30 kg. Luggage, including folding bicycles, is stored in designated luggage spaces available in every carriage. Passengers who want to take non-folding bicycles should contact the train guard to find out where to store it during the journey. SNCB allows assistance dogs to travel for free. There is also no charge for small pets in a cage or basket not exceeding 30 x 55 x 30 cm. Dogs on a lead attract a small surcharge.

How to find cheap train tickets from Ghent to Bruges?

Travelling outside of peak hours is the best way to reduce the cost of travelling by train from Ghent to Bruges. Choosing one of the slower services can also reduce the cost of the fare, as can booking tickets in advance of travel. Passengers who regularly take their dog on the train can save money by purchasing a 10-journey pet card.