- Must visit
Magritte Museum
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£10
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£10
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
26 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
28 m
Trains on 31 Aug
346
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Brussels will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 346 trains from Ghent to Brussels, including 346 direct services.
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 26 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.
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1512Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Brussels trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3616 | 18:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 19:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3616 | 18:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 19:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3616 | 18:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 19:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
517 | 18:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 18:59 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
517 | 18:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 18:52 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
517 | 18:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 19:04 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18151 | 18:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 19:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
18151 | 18:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 19:08 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18151 | 18:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 18:56 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18171 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:03 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18171+ 3616 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 19:15 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
18171+ 3616 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 19:20 Brussels-North | 1 change | |
2218 | 18:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 19:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 | 18:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 19:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 | 18:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 19:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2817 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 19:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2817 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 19:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2817 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18154 | 18:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:25 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18154 | 18:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0h43 | 19:40 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18154 | 18:57 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 19:35 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1518 | 19:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:31 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1518 | 19:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 19:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1518 | 19:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 19:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3617 | 19:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 20:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3617 | 19:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 20:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3617 | 19:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 20:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
518 | 19:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:52 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
518 | 19:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 19:59 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
518 | 19:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 20:04 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18152 | 19:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 19:56 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18152 | 19:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 20:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
18152 | 19:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 20:08 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18172 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:03 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18172+ 3617 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 20:20 Brussels-North | 1 change | |
18172+ 3617 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 20:15 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
2219 | 19:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 20:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2219 | 19:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 20:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2219 | 19:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 20:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2818 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 20:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2818 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 20:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2818 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18230 | 19:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 20:36 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18230 | 19:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:23 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18230 | 19:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 20:31 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1519 | 20:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 20:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1519 | 20:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 20:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1519 | 20:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:31 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3618 | 20:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h08 | 21:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3618 | 20:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 21:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3618 | 20:12 Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 21:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
519 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
519 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 21:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
519 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 21:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18240 | 20:29 Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 21:16 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18240 | 20:29 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 21:11 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
18240 | 20:29 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 20:57 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18173 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 21:03 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18173+ 3618 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 21:15 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
18173+ 3618 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 21:20 Brussels-North | 1 change | |
2220 | 20:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 21:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2220 | 20:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 21:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2220 | 20:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 21:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2819 | 20:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 21:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2819 | 20:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 21:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2819 | 20:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 21:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1520 | 21:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 21:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1520 | 21:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 21:31 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1520 | 21:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 21:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3619 | 21:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 22:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3619 | 21:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 22:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3619 | 21:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 22:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
520 | 21:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 21:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
520 | 21:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 22:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
520 | 21:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 22:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18238 | 21:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 22:02 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
18238 | 21:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 22:16 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18238 | 21:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 22:11 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2221 | 21:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 22:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2221 | 21:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2221 | 21:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 22:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2820 | 21:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 22:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2820 | 21:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 22:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2820 | 21:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 22:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1521 | 22:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 22:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1521 | 22:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 22:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1521 | 22:03 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 22:31 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3620 | 22:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 23:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3620 | 22:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 23:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3620 | 22:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 23:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
521 | 22:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 22:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
521 | 22:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 23:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
521 | 22:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 23:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18241 | 22:44 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 23:25 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
18241 | 22:44 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 23:20 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
18241 | 22:44 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 23:12 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
522 | 23:48 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 0:17 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
522 | 23:48 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 0:29 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
522 | 23:48 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 0:24 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
2204 | 4:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 5:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2204 | 4:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 5:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2204 | 4:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 5:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2803 | 4:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 5:10 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2803 | 4:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 5:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2803 | 4:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 5:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
404 | 4:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 5:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
404 | 4:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 5:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
404 | 4:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 5:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3605 | 5:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 6:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3605 | 5:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 6:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3605 | 5:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 6:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
504 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 6:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
504 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
504 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 6:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 | 5:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 6:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 | 5:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 6:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 | 5:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 6:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2804 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 6:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2804 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 6:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2804 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 6:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
405 | 5:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 6:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
405 | 5:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 6:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
405 | 5:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 6:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1505 | 5:59 Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 6:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1505 | 5:59 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 6:27 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1505 | 5:59 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 6:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3606 | 6:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 7:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3606 | 6:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 7:08 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3606 | 6:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 7:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
505 | 6:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 7:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
505 | 6:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 7:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
505 | 6:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 6:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7001 | 6:32 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 7:00 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7001 | 6:32 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 7:09 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7001 | 6:32 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 7:14 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7006 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 7:16 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7006 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 7:04 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7006 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 7:11 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2206 | 6:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 7:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2206 | 6:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 7:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2206 | 6:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 7:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2805 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 7:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2805 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 7:23 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2805 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 7:18 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
406 | 6:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 7:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
406 | 6:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 7:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
406 | 6:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 7:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7012 | 6:58 Ghent St Pieters | 1h13 | 8:11 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7012 | 6:58 Ghent St Pieters | 1h18 | 8:16 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7012 | 6:58 Ghent St Pieters | 1h06 | 8:04 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1506 | 7:01 Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 7:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1506 | 7:01 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 7:29 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1506 | 7:01 Ghent St Pieters | 0h39 | 7:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3607 | 7:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 8:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3607 | 7:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 8:08 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3607 | 7:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 8:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7008 | 7:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h39 | 7:59 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7008 | 7:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 7:49 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7008 | 7:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 8:04 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
506 | 7:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 8:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
506 | 7:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
506 | 7:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 8:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7014 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 1h49 | 9:16 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7014 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 1h35 | 9:02 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7014 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 1h44 | 9:11 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7002 | 7:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 8:09 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7002 | 7:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 8:14 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7002 | 7:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 8:02 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
7007 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 8:24 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7007 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 8:19 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7007 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 8:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2207 | 7:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 8:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2207 | 7:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 8:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2207 | 7:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h57 | 8:36 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2806 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 8:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2806 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 8:23 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2806 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 8:18 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
407 | 7:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
407 | 7:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 8:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
407 | 7:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 8:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1507 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 8:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1507 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 8:32 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1507 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 8:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3608 | 8:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h08 | 9:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3608 | 8:12 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 9:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3608 | 8:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 9:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7009 | 8:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h39 | 8:59 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
7009 | 8:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h44 | 9:04 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
7009 | 8:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 8:49 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
507 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
507 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 9:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
507 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 9:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2208 | 8:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 9:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2208 | 8:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 9:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2208 | 8:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 9:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2807 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 9:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2807 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 9:10 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2807 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 9:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
408 | 8:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
408 | 8:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 9:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
408 | 8:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 9:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1508 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 9:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1508 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 9:28 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1508 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 9:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3609 | 9:12 Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 10:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3609 | 9:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h08 | 10:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3609 | 9:12 Ghent St Pieters | 1h03 | 10:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
508 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 10:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
508 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 10:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
508 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2209 | 9:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 10:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2209 | 9:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 10:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2209 | 9:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 10:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2808 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 10:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2808 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 10:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2808 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 10:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
409 | 9:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 10:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
409 | 9:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 10:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
409 | 9:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 10:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1509 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 10:28 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1509 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 10:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1509 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 10:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3610 | 10:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h07 | 11:20 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
3610 | 10:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 11:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3610 | 10:13 Ghent St Pieters | 1h02 | 11:15 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
509 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
509 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h35 | 11:00 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
509 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 11:05 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2210 | 10:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h05 | 11:44 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2210 | 10:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 11:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2210 | 10:39 Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 11:49 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2809 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 11:09 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
2809 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 11:22 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
2809 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 0h36 | 11:17 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
410 | 10:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h37 | 11:32 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
410 | 10:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h42 | 11:37 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
410 | 10:55 Ghent St Pieters | 0h29 | 11:24 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1510 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 11:40 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1510 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h45 | 11:45 Brussels-North | 0 changesdirect | |
1510 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 0h28 | 11:28 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
3611 | 11:12 Ghent St Pieters | 0h55 | 12:07 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ghent to Brussels run on average 65 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 64 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 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 64 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Major fine arts museum with Flemish, Belgian and European works, ideal for tracing artistic developments across centuries.
Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta, offering an intimate look at architecture, interiors and decorative detail.
Historic square packed with ornate façades, seasonal events and evening illumination; a natural starting point for exploring the centre.
A characterful shopping arcade with glass roof, elegant details and a classic route for a refined walk in the centre.
Landscaped hill with gardens, fountains and one of Brussels’ most rewarding skyline views near the upper town museums.
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with crisp chips. It is a Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in cooler months.
Stoemp is mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting Brussels staple.
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and onion stew made with Belgian beer. It is a beloved hearty dish in Brussels cafés.
Refined Belgian dining in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, known for well-presented regional dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant famed for mussels, oysters and other Belgian seafood dishes in a lively, classic brasserie setting.
Long-running brasserie serving stoemp, carbonnade and other Belgian staples in an elegant Art Nouveau-inspired dining room.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but public transport is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is appreciated in cafés, but not expected.
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Brussels-Midi -> Grand-Place, Brussels
With fast journey times, direct routes and dozens of departures every day of the week, taking the train from Ghent to Brussels is a stress-free way of travelling. The service is operated by Belgian Rail with departures starting very early in the morning and continuing until shortly before midnight. During the day there are up to 10 departures every hour while journey times range from 28 minutes to one hour 30 minutes. All departures are from Ghent St Pieters Station while trains complete their journey at Brussels-Midi Station.
There are several dozen trains from Ghent to Brussels every day of the week. All services are direct with departures starting very early in the day and continuing to around midnight. Between these times there are at least two and up to 10 departures every hour.
The fastest train journey from Ghent to Brussels takes just 28 minutes while other departures can take upwards of one hour 30 minutes with changes.
Departure train station: trains to Brussels from Ghent all depart from Ghent St Pieters Station. This attractive and historic building is approximately 30 minutes' walk from the city centre. It can also be reached from central Ghent by taxi, tram or local bus. Among the station's facilities are car and bicycle parking, left-luggage storage, a ticket office, automatic ticket machines, toilets, shops and places to drink and eat. All areas have step-free access, there are accessible toilets and induction loops while wheelchairs can be borrowed. Members of station staff are always available to provide further assistance if required.
Arrival train station: routes from Ghent to Brussels arrive at the large and busy Brussels-Midi Station. Located in the heart of Brussels, the station is within easy walking distance of tourist attractions, hotels and shops. It is linked to the city by taxis, buses and Metro trains while there is a dedicated shuttle service to Brussels Charleroi Airport. Brussels-Midi's extensive facilities include car and bicycle parking, WiFi, toilets, ticket offices and automatic ticket machines, left-luggage storage, shops and cafes. All areas have step-free access and the station has accessible toilets. Further assistance for those with limited mobility can be pre-booked.
Train routes from Ghent to Brussels are all operated by Belgian Rail.
Trains belonging to the state-owned Belgian Rail are identified by a blue stylised capital 'B' logo. All services are direct with dozens of departures throughout the day and journeys that take between half an hour and one hour 30 minutes on high-speed intercity trains.
Both Standard and First-Class tickets are available on trains from Ghent to Brussels. There is plenty of storage space for luggage and room for pushchairs. There is an additional charge for bicycle carriage, and this should be pre-booked. Small animals including dogs and service animals travel free. A charge may be made for larger dogs and these should be muzzled during the journey. All trains have wide-door toilets and wheelchair spaces while staff can assist with boarding and leaving trains when required.
Ticket prices for trains from Ghent to Brussels are similar throughout the day and week although some savings can be made by booking online in advance or allowing flexibility when it comes to travel dates and times.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Brussels trains use the Gent St Pieters to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Bruxelles-Midi. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: 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.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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