There are 4 ways to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vilvorde to Brussels-Nordtrain S1 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
54 min€11–23Line 58 bus, bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station to Albert Iibus 58
- Take the bus from Brussel Albert-II-laan to Aalst Station perron 5bus R14 / ...
- Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24bus 20
3h 12m€8Drive 63.7 km
- Drive from Vilvoorde to Ghentcar 63.7 km
46 min€11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilvoorde to Ghenttaxi 63.7 km
46 min€170–210
Vilvoorde to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent is to line 58 bus and bus and line 20 bus which costs €9 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €10 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilvoorde station to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from Vilvoorde Station and arriving at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Brussel Albert-II-laan and Aalst Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilvoorde to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Vilvorde and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Vilvoorde and Ghent is 65 km. The road distance is 63.7 km.
The best way to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs €10 - €24.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent, including transfers.
Vilvoorde to Ghent bus services, operated by STIB, depart from Vilvoorde Station.
Vilvoorde to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Vilvorde station.
The best way to get from Vilvoorde to Ghent is to train which takes 54 min and costs €10 - €24. Alternatively, you can line 58 bus and bus and line 20 bus, which costs €9 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Vilvoorde, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Vilvorde to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Brussels-Nord in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vilvoorde Station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Albert Ii, Brussel Albert-II-laan, and Aalst Station perron 3 in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Vilvorde to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 23 20 00
- Website
- STIB
Bus from Vilvoorde Station to Albert Ii
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- STIB
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Brussel Albert-II-laan to Aalst Station perron 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vilvoorde to Ghent bus services, operated by STIB, arrive at Albert Ii station.
Vilvoorde to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilvoorde to Ghent is 64 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Vilvoorde to Ghent.
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