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Travel from Ghent to Brussels
You can disembark at any station in the Zone of Brussels.
Travel from Brussels to Ghent
You can disembark at any station in the Ghent area.

Information on the Brussels - Ghent route

Are you travelling by train from Ghent to Brussels? Find timetables and practical information for travelling to/from Ghent and buy your train ticket at the best price.

Journey time  36 min   Price from 10,20 €
Frequency  86 Peak hour 24
Distance  49 km Connection Direct train
First train     05h28 Last train 00h23 
  • In Brusselsthe most popular stations are Brussels-Midi, Brussels, Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Schuman, Brussels-Luxemburg, Brussels-Congrès, Brussels-West and Brussels-Chapelle.
  • In Ghentthe most popular stations are Ghent-Saint-Pierre (Gent-Sint-Pieters), Ghent-Damport (Gent-Dampoort) and Gentbrugge.

FAQ

The price of a Standard Ticket Brussels - Ghent starts from € 10,20.

Depending on the day of travel or your age, you can get a discount and benefit from a better rate: Weekend Ticket, Youth Ticket (Go Pass 1) or Senior Ticket.
Even more choice? Check out all available tickets.
Yes, there are a few connections per day between Brussels or Ghent and Brussels Airport. Please note: Brussels Airport-Zaventem station does not belong to the "Brussels" zone. When you take the train to or from the airport, you must buy a ticket to or from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and the Brussels Airport Supplement (Diabolo) to pass through the gates. The Brussels Airport Supplement is automatically added to most tickets to or from Brussels Airport.

On weekdays

The first train from Brussels-Central to Ghent-Saint-Pierre leaves at 05h28.
The first train from Ghent-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Central leaves at 04h39.

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

The first train from Brussels-Central to Ghent-Saint-Pierre leaves at 05h58.
The first train from Ghent-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Central leaves at 05h24.

On weekdays

The last train from Brussels-Central to Ghent-Saint-Pierre leaves at 00h23.
The last train from Ghent-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Central leaves at 23h49.

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

The last train from Brussels-Central to Ghent-Saint-Pierre leaves at 00h23.
The last train from Ghent-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Central leaves at 23h49.

On average, it takes 36 minutes to travel between Ghent and Brussels. Depending on the time of year (holidays, weekends, etc.), the journey time may vary. You can check the timetable in real time using the journey planner, available under the heading "My journey".

Buy your train ticket quickly and easily :
  • online via our website
  • online via the SNCB app
  • at the station ticket offices
  • at the station ticket vending machines

No time to buy a ticket before getting on the train? No problem, the train attendant will sell you your ticket at the on-board fare price (+ € 9).

Your train ticket is valid from and to all stations in the Brussels area

  • Arcades
  • Berchem-Ste-Agathe
  • Bockstael
  • Boitsfort
  • Boondael
  • Bordet
  • Brussels-Central
  • Brussels-Chapelle
  • Brussels-Congres
  • Brussels-Luxembourg
  • Brussels-Midi
  • Brussels-Nord
  • Brussels-West
  • Brussels-Schuman
  • Delta
  • Etterbeek
  • Evere
  • Forest-Est
  • Forest-Midi
  • Germoir
  • Haren
  • Haren-Sud
  • Jette
  • Meiser
  • Mérode
  • Moensberg
  • Schaerbeek
  • Simonis
  • St-Job
  • Tour et Taxis
  • Uccle-Calevoet
  • Uccle-Stalle
  • Vivier d’Oie
  • Watermael

Your train ticket is valid from and to all stations in the Ghent area:

  • Drongen
  • Ghent-Saint-Pierre
  • Ghent-Dampoort
  • Gentbrugge
  • Wondelgem

Stay informed at all times with the SNCB app

Buy your train ticket, check the timetable in real time and receive notifications about possible delays or works on your train line... Everything you need is available for free in the SNCB app.

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