There are 11 ways to get from Genoa to Ghent by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 4m€58–261Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
12h 42m€361–607Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Ghent Dampoortbus N802 / ...
18h 50m€99–149Drive 1,061.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Ghentcar 1,061.6 km
11h 5m€172–248Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 39m€95–278Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GOA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 55m€136–402Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
8h 32m€107–301Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BGY - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
8h 53m€66–296Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TRN - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
8h 54m€75–281Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane GOA - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
6h 45m€67–331Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gentbus
21h 1m
Genoa to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Ghent is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Ghent is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs €65 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Torino Lingotto, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Genoa and Ghent is 910 km. The road distance is 1061.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs €360 - €650.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Genoa to Ghent, including transfers.
Genoa to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Ghent train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ghent is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs €360 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Torino Lingotto, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Ghent Dampoort via Brussels-North train station in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–300
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Genoa to Ghent train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Ghent is 1062 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Genoa to Ghent.
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Book your Genoa to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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