The average train between Bruges and Ghent takes 18h 17m and the fastest train takes 18h 4m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bruges to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Bruges and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bruges is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 18h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Ghent station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Bruges to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bruges to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Bruges and Ghent is 757.2 km. The road distance is 988 km.
You can take a train from Bruges Gironde to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bordeaux St Jean, Massy TGV, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 15m.