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Musée du Doudou
An engaging museum on local history and folklore, best known for exhibits on the Ducasse de Mons and the Doudou tradition.
Cheapest price on 26 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 26 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 26 Sept
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 26 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 26 Sept
38
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Mons is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Mons will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
To travel from Ghent to Mons you need to make at least one change.
1512 · 3734
1514 · 3736
1511 · 3733
1862 · 4863
511 · 3133+
4263 · 4485
1512 · 3734
1514 · 3736
1513 · 3735
1516 · 3738
1515 · 3737The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Mons trains for today, Friday 25 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1507 · 3729+ 4459 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 1h57 | 10:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1507 · 3729+ 4459 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 1h54 | 9:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1507 · 3729 | 8:04 Ghent St Pieters | 1h39 | 9:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
2807 · 1730 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 10:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
2807 · 3430+ 4481 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 10:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1508 · 3730 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 10:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
1508 · 3730+ 4460 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 10:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1508 · 3730+ 4460 | 9:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 11:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2808 · 3431+ 4482 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 11:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2808 · 1731 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 11:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
1509 · 3731+ 4461 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 11:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1509 · 3731+ 4461 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 12:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1509 · 3731 | 10:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 11:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
2809 · 1732 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 12:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
2809 · 3432+ 4483 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 12:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1510 · 3732+ 4462 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 12:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1510 · 3732 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 12:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
1510 · 3732+ 4462 | 11:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 13:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2810 · 3433+ 4484 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 13:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2810 · 1733 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 13:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
1511 · 3733+ 4463 | 12:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 13:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1511 · 3733 | 12:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 13:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
1511 · 3733+ 4463 | 12:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 14:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2811 · 1734 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 14:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
2811 · 3434+ 4485 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 14:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1512 · 3734+ 4464 | 13:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 15:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1512 · 3734+ 4464 | 13:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 14:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1512 · 3734 | 13:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 14:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
2812 · 3435+ 4486 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 15:57 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2812 · 1735 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 15:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
1513 · 3735+ 4465 | 14:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 15:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1513 · 3735+ 4465 | 14:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 16:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1513 · 3735 | 14:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 15:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
2813 · 1736 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h30 | 16:11 Mons station | 1 change | |
2813 · 1736 · 8775 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 16:26 Nimy | 2 changes | |
2813 · 1736 · 8775 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h50 | 16:31 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1514 · 3736+ 4466 | 15:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 17:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1514 · 3736 | 15:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 16:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
1514 · 3736+ 4466 | 15:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 16:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
514 · 8800 | 15:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h32 | 16:57 Mons station | 1 change | |
2814 · 1737 | 15:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 17:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
415 · 3437+ 4488 | 15:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h03 | 17:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1515 · 3737+ 4467 | 16:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 17:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1515 · 8801 | 16:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h27 | 17:27 Mons station | 1 change | |
1515 · 3737+ 4467 | 16:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 18:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2815 · 8802 | 16:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h27 | 18:08 Mons station | 1 change | |
416 · 3438+ 4489 | 16:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2h02 | 18:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1516 · 3738+ 4468 | 17:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 18:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1516 · 8803 | 17:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h27 | 18:27 Mons station | 1 change | |
1516 · 3738+ 4468 | 17:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 19:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2816 · 1739 | 17:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 19:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
2816 · 3439+ 4490 | 17:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 19:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1517 · 3739 | 18:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 19:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
1517 · 3739+ 4469 | 18:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 19:58 Nimy | 2 changes | |
1517 · 3739+ 4469 | 18:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h01 | 20:01 Obourg | 2 changes | |
2817 · 1740 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 20:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
2817 · 3440+ 4491 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h21 | 21:02 Nimy | 2 changes | |
2817 · 3440+ 4491 | 18:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 20:58 Obourg | 2 changes | |
1518 · 3740 | 19:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 20:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
2818 · 1741 | 19:41 Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 21:12 Mons station | 1 change | |
1519 · 3741 | 20:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 21:43 Mons station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ghent to Mons run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Discover the best of Mons — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mons trip today.
An engaging museum on local history and folklore, best known for exhibits on the Ducasse de Mons and the Doudou tradition.
Set in the former home of the surrealist artist, this museum presents Magritte’s life, work and ties to the region.
A refined Art Nouveau house with preserved interiors, literary links and cultural displays, offering a quieter local experience.
Mons’ main square is lined with historic façades and terraces, making it the natural starting point for exploring the old centre.
This landscaped park on former fortifications offers pleasant walks, greenery and elevated views close to the historic centre.
The pedestrian shopping streets around the centre mix heritage buildings with local life and are ideal for an easy urban stroll.
A rich abbey beer brewed in nearby Hainaut. It is one of the region’s best-known drinks, valued for its dark malt profile and monastic heritage.
Classic Walloon pork sausage, often grilled and served with chips. It is a staple across southern Belgium and closely tied to local brasserie cooking.
Belgian mussels cooked with white wine, celery and onions, commonly eaten with chips. A beloved national dish widely enjoyed in Mons.
Elegant restaurant near the centre serving refined French-Belgian cooking in a polished, intimate setting.
Popular brasserie for Belgian classics, beer and seasonal dishes in a lively, traditional atmosphere on the Grand-Place.
Reliable local venue known for grills, Belgian favourites and hearty portions in a casual town-centre setting.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are usually a little cheaper than Brussels, while local buses and trains are reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are commonly rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Mons 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 Mons, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Mons trains use the Gent St Pieters to Mons station pair, with some services arriving at Nimy. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Mons 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.
Mons 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: Citizen Fox, Copenhagen Tavern
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mons. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mons. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mons: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mons: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mons: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dream, Hotel Lido Mons Centre, Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk.
Nimy is 1 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Nimy has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nimy.
ATMs are available at Nimy.
Available at Nimy: WC.
Available at Nimy: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Obourg is 4 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Obourg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Obourg.
ATMs are available at Obourg.
Available at Obourg: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Obourg.
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