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Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: SNCB / NMBS (Intercity)

Brussels to Ghent: Travel Options & Verdict

Distance: 55 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.

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Direct Intercity trains connect Brussels to Gent-Sint-Pieters in just 36 minutes for €10.20 (or €5.10 with Weekend Return). Trains run every 15 minutes.
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    Brussels Start
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    Ghent 55 km route

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Transport options from Brussels to Ghent
Transport Mode Operator Duration Typical Price Stations / Airports Key Booking Tip
train Direct SNCB / NMBS (Intercity) 36m €5.10 - €10.20
Dep: Bruxelles-Midi / Bruxelles-Central
Arr: Gent-Sint-Pieters
 Board Tram 1 outside Gent-Sint-Pieters station to reach the medieval Korenmarkt in 10 minutes. Fare source
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: SNCB / NMBS (Intercity)
Traveling in the opposite direction? Ghent → Brussels options are mirror schedules.
Brussels Budget Guide Ghent Budget Guide