There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Ghent University by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
1h€9–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Ghent Dampoortbus N802 / ...
1h 22m€4–8Drive 54.5 km
- Drive from Brussels to Ghent Universitycar 54.5 km
39 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels to Ghent Universitytaxi 54.5 km
39 min€140–170Train, tram
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2 to Gent Zuid perron 2tram Gf / ...
1h 2m€12–21
Brussels to Ghent University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ghent University is to bus which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Ghent University is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €8 - €13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Brussels and Ghent University is 56 km. The road distance is 54.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ghent University without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs €9 - €19.
The train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Brussels to Ghent University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Ghent University train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ghent University is to train which takes 1h and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ghent University, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Ghent Dampoort 3 times a day. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Tram from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2 to Gent Zuid perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €140–170
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
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Ghent University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Brussels to Ghent University train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Ghent University is 54 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Brussels to Ghent University.
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