There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Oostende Kapellestraat to Gistel Stadhuisbus 51a / ...
2h 35m€24–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
4h 31m€16–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Gistel123.3 km
1h 13mDrive 123.3 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistelcar 123.3 km
1h 13m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 47m€32–62
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel is to bus which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Gistel. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Gistel Stadhuis via Brugge Station perron C7 and Westkerke Marktplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Ostende via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gistel is 143 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €24 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Gistel, Belgium?
FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bruges 4 times a day. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostende hourly. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Oostende Kapellestraat to Gistel Stadhuis
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Gistel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gistel.
There are 6544+ hotels available in Gistel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gistel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.