What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station is to bus which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Brussels-South Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Brussels South. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Brussels-South Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

The distance between Ghent and Brussels-South Station is 53 km. The road distance is 57.5 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Brussels-South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs €8 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

The train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Brussels-South Station bus from?

Ghent to Brussels-South Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Brussels-South Station train from?

Ghent to Brussels-South Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

The best way to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station is to train which takes 53 min and costs €8 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h.

Where does the Ghent to Brussels-South Station bus arrive?

Ghent to Brussels-South Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

Where does the Ghent to Brussels-South Station train arrive?

Ghent to Brussels-South Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Brussels-South Station is 57 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ghent to Brussels-South Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Brussels-South Station?

Book your Ghent to Brussels-South Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels-South Station?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Brussels-South Station.

Ghent to Brussels-South Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Brussels-South Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
53 min
€8–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels Southbus N84
1h
€4–8
Drive 57.5 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Brussels-South Stationcar 57.5 km
42 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ghent to Brussels-South Stationtaxi 57.5 km
42 min
€140–180

Ghent to Brussels-South Station by train and foot

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Distance: 53.1 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Brussels-South Station, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 47 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels South twice daily. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 1h.

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