The average train between Ghent and Brussels takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ghent to Brussels. 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 every 15 minutes between Ghent and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Bruxelles-Central station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Ghent to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
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The distance between Ghent and Brussels is 49.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 34 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.