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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ghent to Brussels
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Brussels will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 17 buses that leave Ghent for Brussels on Thu, Jan 08, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, Jan 08 the slowest buses will take 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ghent to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€21 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Brussels bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Brussels buses for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 PM Ghent | 0h40 | 11:30 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 8 | |||||
 Flibco | 1:40 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 3:00 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:55 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 4:20 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 5:50 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:55 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 7:35 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 9:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 11:50 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:40 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 2:05 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 3:40 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:25 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h35 | 5:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:55 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 6:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 6:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Brussels
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Buses from Ghent to Brussels run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 5 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 5m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco from Ghent to BrusselsYou can travel by bus between Ghent to Brussels with FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ghent to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gent, Ghent, which is located around 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ghent to Brussels
Taxis
- Bus: 5, 8, 9 Train: S51
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:30-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A, 68 Train: IC
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DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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
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