There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
55 min€11–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Ghent Dampoortbus B840
1h 40m€5–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Ghent67.5 km
46 minDrive 67.5 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghentcar 67.5 km
46 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghenttaxi 67.5 km
46 min€170–210
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is to bus which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €10 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels Zaventem Airport and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ghent is 68 km. The road distance is 67.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €23.
The train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is to train which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Ghent Dampoort 5 times a week. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is 67 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent.
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Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ghent. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.