How to get to Ghent from Prague

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Compare train, coach and flight for Prague to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a flight costs an average of £343.

Distance: 763 km

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£343

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£137

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£137

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5h 20m

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3h 20m

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16h 54m

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11h 39m

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10h 18m

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ghent is a coach with an average price of £66.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ghent:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ghent costing on average £137.

A coach is £278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Ghent costing on average £343.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 39m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Ghent including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 58m sooner (3h 20m by flight vs 10h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £343 compared to roughly £137 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Prague to Ghent

How to get to Ghent from Prague by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Prague to Ghent is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:0515h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    15:00Gent, Ghent
    £511One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:0515h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    15:00Gent, Ghent
    £511One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2122
    9:501h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    11:20Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    £981One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 688 · Os 28009 · S1 · ICE 1554
    12:4717h32
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    6:19Ghent St Pieters
    £661One-way
    7 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 562 · 5288 · ICE 528 · ICE 318
    12:3511h44
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    0:19Ghent St Pieters
    £721One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche BahnEX 362 · 3560 · ICE 722 · 28519
    5:3511h52
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    17:27Ghent St Pieters
    £841One-way
    6 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:1516h10
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    8:25Gent, Ghent
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:2521h30
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    19:55Gent, Ghent
    £551One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:0517h20
    Praha, Zličín
    8:25Gent, Ghent
    £601One-way
    2 changes
  • RyanairFR 69
    14:051h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    15:35Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    £1471One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2812
    18:451h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    20:15Brussels Airport
    £1981One-way
    0 changes
  • KLMKL1356 · KL1707
    14:307h45
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    22:15Brussels Airport
    £2311One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Prague to Ghent

Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Ghent including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ghent is a coach with an average price of £66.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ghent:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ghent costing on average £137.

A coach is £278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Ghent costing on average £343.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 39m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

The Prague to Ghent distance is approximately 763 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Ghent is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 20 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Ghent as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Ghent:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Buzz, Transavia France, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Ghent by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Ghent with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Buzz, Transavia France, CitizenPlane.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Prague to Ghent, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Ghent, visitors can explore the charming Patershol neighbourhood, known for its narrow streets and diverse dining options. The city is also renowned for its vibrant street art scene, with murals and installations scattered throughout. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Design Museum Ghent and the Museum of Fine Arts, which showcase contemporary and historical pieces. For a glimpse into Ghent's history, visit the medieval Gravensteen castle and Saint Bavo's Cathedral with its famous Ghent Altarpiece. Enjoy panoramic views from the Belfry of Ghent or take a boat tour along the canals for a unique perspective. Additionally, a bike ride along the city's extensive cycling paths offers a leisurely way to explore. Don't miss Graslei and Korenlei, picturesque streets along the river lined with historic guild houses.
You typically need about two to three days in Ghent to explore its historic sites, such as Gravensteen Castle and St. Bavo's Cathedral, enjoy its vibrant arts scene, and experience local cuisine and culture.

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