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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Ghent
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Ghent will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 12 buses that leave Brussels for Ghent on Thu, Dec 04, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€23 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Ghent bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Ghent buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flibco | 6:00 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 11:15 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h35 | 2:05 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h45 | 3:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h45 | 6:00 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h30 | 7:15 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 10:05 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h20 | 12:50 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Ghent
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Buses from Brussels to Ghent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco from Brussels to GhentYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Ghent with flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Ghent by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Gent, Ghent, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Ghent
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 272, 471 Train: IC, S2, S4
Taxis- Bus: 5, 8, 9 Train: S51
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