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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 08 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£16
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
53 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
53 m
Trains on 08 Oct
112
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Ghent will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 112 trains from Zaventem to Ghent, including 35 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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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2829Trains from Zaventem to Ghent run on average 32 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 47m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Ghent trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2236 · 1536 | 14:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 15:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2236 | 14:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 16:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2338 · 2837 | 15:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2837 | 15:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3736 · 537 | 15:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3786+ 537 | 15:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2813 · 1537 | 15:37 Zaventem station | 1h20 | 16:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2237 · 1537 | 15:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 16:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2237 | 15:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 17:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3687+ 437 | 16:05 Zaventem station | 1h01 | 17:06 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2339 · 8008 | 16:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h02 | 17:15 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2838 | 16:23 Zaventem station | 0h56 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3737 · 8006 | 16:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3787+ 538 | 16:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 17:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2238 | 16:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 18:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2238 · 1538 | 16:57 Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3688+ 438 | 17:05 Zaventem station | 1h01 | 18:06 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2340 · 8002 | 17:13 Brussels National Airport | 0h58 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2839 | 17:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3738 · 8007 | 17:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3788+ 539 | 17:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2239 · 1539 | 17:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 18:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2239 | 17:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 19:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2341 · 2840 | 18:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2840 | 18:26 Zaventem station | 0h53 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3739 · 540 | 18:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3789+ 540 | 18:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2816 · 1540 | 18:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 19:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2240 | 18:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 20:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2240 · 1540 | 18:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 19:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2342 · 2841 | 19:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2841 | 19:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3740 · 541 | 19:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3790+ 541 | 19:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2241 · 1541 | 19:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 20:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2241 | 19:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 21:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2343 · 2842 | 20:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2842 | 20:23 Zaventem station | 0h56 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3741 · 542 | 20:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 21:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2818 · 1542 | 20:33 Zaventem station | 1h24 | 21:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2242 | 20:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 22:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2242 · 1542 | 20:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 21:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2344 · 2843 | 21:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2843 | 21:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3742 · 543 | 21:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 22:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2819 · 1543 | 21:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 22:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2243 | 21:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 23:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2243 · 1543 | 21:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 22:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2345 · 2844 | 22:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 23:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2844 | 22:21 Zaventem station | 0h58 | 23:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3743 · 544 | 22:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 23:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
13309 · 704 | 0:14 Brussels National Airport | 5h18 | 5:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2329 · 2828 | 6:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h04 | 7:18 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2828 | 6:23 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 7:18 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3727 · 528 | 6:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 7:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3777+ 528 | 6:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 7:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2228 · 1528 | 6:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 7:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2228 | 6:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 8:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2330 · 2829 | 7:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h04 | 8:18 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2829 | 7:25 Zaventem station | 0h53 | 8:18 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3728 · 529 | 7:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h09 | 8:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3778+ 529 | 7:35 Zaventem station | 1h01 | 8:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2805 · 1529 | 7:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 8:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2229 | 7:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 9:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2229 · 1529 | 7:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 8:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2331 · 2830 | 8:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2830 | 8:26 Zaventem station | 0h53 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3729 · 530 | 8:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h09 | 9:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3779+ 530 | 8:35 Zaventem station | 1h01 | 9:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2806 · 1530 | 8:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 9:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2230 · 1530 | 8:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 9:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2230 | 8:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 10:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2332 · 2831 | 9:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2831 | 9:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3730 · 531 | 9:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 10:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3780+ 531 | 9:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 10:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2231 · 1531 | 9:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 10:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2231 | 9:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 11:21 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2333 · 2832 | 10:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2832 | 10:26 Zaventem station | 0h53 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3731 · 532 | 10:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 11:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3781+ 532 | 10:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 11:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2808 · 1532 | 10:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 11:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2232 | 10:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 12:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2232 · 1532 | 10:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 11:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2334 · 2833 | 11:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2833 | 11:24 Zaventem station | 0h55 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3732 · 533 | 11:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 12:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3782+ 533 | 11:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 12:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2233 | 11:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 13:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2233 · 1533 | 11:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 12:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2335 · 2834 | 12:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2834 | 12:26 Zaventem station | 0h53 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3733 · 534 | 12:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 13:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3783+ 534 | 12:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 13:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2810 · 1534 | 12:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 13:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2234 | 12:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 14:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2234 · 1534 | 12:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 13:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2336 · 2835 | 13:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h06 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2835 | 13:25 Zaventem station | 0h54 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3734 · 535 | 13:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 14:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3784+ 535 | 13:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 14:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2235 | 13:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 15:20 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
2235 · 1535 | 13:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 14:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2337 · 2836 | 14:14 Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2836 | 14:25 Zaventem station | 0h54 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 0 changesdirect | |
3735 · 536 | 14:27 Brussels National Airport | 1h08 | 15:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
3785+ 536 | 14:35 Zaventem station | 1h00 | 15:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
2812 · 1536 | 14:36 Zaventem station | 1h21 | 15:57 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Ghent trains use the Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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