- Distance: 54.3 km
- Duration: 47 min
The average train between Ghent and Brussels takes 47 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 11:03 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ghent station and arriving at Brussels station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 47 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.
Book your Ghent to Brussels train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Brussels is 49.5 km. The road distance is 54 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.
