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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
38 m
Trains on 19 Sept
43
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Ghent will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 43 trains from Ostend to Ghent, including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
1811
510
2308 · 2808
2310 · 2810
2311 · 2811
522
510
508
509
511Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Ghent 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 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to Ghent:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ostend to Ghent costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (40m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Ghent trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1806 | 6:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 6:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
7002 | 6:34 Ostende | 0h56 | 7:30 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
506 | 6:43 Ostende | 0h38 | 7:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
408 | 6:58 Ostende | 1h53 | 8:51 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1807 | 7:08 Ostende | 0h40 | 7:48 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
507 | 7:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 8:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1808 | 8:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 8:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
508 | 8:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 9:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1809 | 9:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 9:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
509 | 9:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 10:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1810 | 10:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 10:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
510 | 10:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 11:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1811 | 11:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 11:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
511 | 11:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 12:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1812 | 12:09 Ostende | 0h39 | 12:48 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
512 | 12:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 13:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1813 | 13:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 13:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
513 | 13:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 14:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1814 | 14:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 14:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
514 | 14:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 15:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1815 | 15:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 15:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
515 | 15:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 16:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1816 | 16:09 Ostende | 0h41 | 16:50 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
516 | 16:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 17:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1817 | 17:10 Ostende | 0h39 | 17:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
517 | 17:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 18:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1818 | 18:10 Ostende | 0h40 | 18:50 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
518 | 18:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 19:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1819 | 19:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 19:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
519 | 19:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 20:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1820 | 20:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 20:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
520 | 20:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 21:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
1821 | 21:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 21:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
521 | 21:42 Ostende | 0h38 | 22:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2321 · 1522 | 21:58 Ostende | 0h46 | 22:44 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
1822 | 22:09 Ostende | 0h40 | 22:49 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
522 | 23:00 Ostende | 0h38 | 23:38 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ostend to Ghent run on average 11 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 38m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostend 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.

Most Ostend to Ghent trains use the Oostende to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Ostend and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oostende is 1 km from Ostend city centre. Public transport options include:
Oostende 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: Restaurant Lobster, Bistro Mathilda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oostende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oostende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oostende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oostende: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oostende: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bero, Andromeda Hotel, Hotel Mercure Oostende.
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.
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