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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Ghent
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Ghent will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 65 trains that leave Bruges for Ghent on Sat, Nov 15, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 22 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 train and bus for Bruges to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. 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 bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 39 km
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1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bruges to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2807 | 7:11 AM Bruges station | 0h27 | 7:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
 558 | 7:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 8:15 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 558+1508 | 7:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 8:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1808 | 7:25 AM Bruges station | 0h24 | 7:49 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1508 | 7:34 AM Bruges station | 0h26 | 8:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 508 | 7:59 AM Bruges station | 0h22 | 8:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2808 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 0h27 | 8:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 559+1509 | 8:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 559 | 8:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 9:15 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1809 | 8:25 AM Bruges station | 0h24 | 8:49 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1509 | 8:34 AM Bruges station | 0h26 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 509 | 8:59 AM Bruges station | 0h22 | 9:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2809 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 0h27 | 9:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 560 | 9:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h54 | 10:17 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 560+1510 | 9:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1810 | 9:25 AM Bruges station | 0h24 | 9:49 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1510 | 9:34 AM Bruges station | 0h26 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 560 | 9:36 AM Bruges station | 0h41 | 10:17 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 510 | 9:59 AM Bruges station | 0h22 | 10:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2810 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 0h27 | 10:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 561 | 10:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 11:15 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 561+1511 | 10:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1811 | 10:25 AM Bruges station | 0h24 | 10:49 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1511 | 10:34 AM Bruges station | 0h26 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 511 | 10:59 AM Bruges station | 0h22 | 11:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2811 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 0h27 | 11:38 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 562+1512 | 11:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 562 | 11:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 12:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1812 | 11:25 AM Bruges station | 0h24 | 11:49 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1512 | 11:34 AM Bruges station | 0h26 | 12:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 512 | 11:59 AM Bruges station | 0h22 | 12:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2812 | 12:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 12:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 563+1513 | 12:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 1:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 563 | 12:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 1:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1813 | 12:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 12:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1513 | 12:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 1:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 513 | 12:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 1:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2813 | 1:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 1:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 564 | 1:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 2:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 564+1514 | 1:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 2:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1814 | 1:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 1:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1514 | 1:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 2:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 514 | 1:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 2:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2814 | 2:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 2:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 565+1515 | 2:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h37 | 3:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 565 | 2:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 0h52 | 3:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1815 | 2:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 2:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1515 | 2:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 3:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 515 | 2:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 3:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2815 | 3:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 3:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1816 | 3:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 3:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1516 | 3:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 4:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 516 | 3:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 4:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2816 | 4:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 4:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1817 | 4:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 4:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1517 | 4:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 5:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 517 | 4:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 5:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2817 | 5:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 5:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1818 | 5:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 5:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1518 | 5:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 6:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 518 | 5:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 6:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2818 | 6:11 PM Bruges station | 0h27 | 6:38 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1819 | 6:25 PM Bruges station | 0h24 | 6:49 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1519 | 6:34 PM Bruges station | 0h26 | 7:00 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 519 | 6:59 PM Bruges station | 0h22 | 7:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bruges to Ghent
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Trains from Bruges to Ghent run on average 15 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 22m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Bruges to Ghent trainsPKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Ghent from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional
SNCB
Trains from Bruges to Ghent
Travelling between the historic cities of Bruges and Ghent by train is a fast way of making the journey. The route is operated by Belgian Rail with trains having journey times of between 20 and 40 minutes. There are up to eight departures an hour from very early in the morning until late at night on a schedule that is similar seven days a week. All departures are from Bruges Station with arrivals at Ghent St Pieters Station.
Trains Bruges to Ghent train time: daily departures
There are several dozen departures of trains from Bruges to Ghent every day of the week, all of which are direct. The first departure is in the early hours of the morning at around 4:48 a.m., with up to eight trains leaving every hour until the final departure at around 11:30 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Bruges to Ghent?
All trains from Bruges to Ghent have short journey times of between 20 and 40 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bruges to Ghent?
Departure train station: trains from Bruges to Ghent all depart from Bruges Station. This station is located within walking distance of the city's historic heart although this journey takes up to 30 minutes. Taxis and local buses also link the station to the city centre. Despite its small size, this is one of the busiest stations in Belgium, as Bruges is such a popular destination. Among its facilities are car parking, toilets, a ticket office, ticket machines, left-luggage storage and a refreshment bar. Step-free access to the station is provided by lifts, escalators and ramps. A wheelchair can also be borrowed if required.
Arrival train station: trains to Ghent from Bruges all terminate at Ghent St Pieters Station. Housed in an attractive historic building, the station is located southwest of the city centre. City attractions can be reached with 30 minutes of walking and trams and local buses are also available. Station facilities include car parking, a taxi rank, left-luggage storage, toilets, a ticket office, ticket machines and a refreshment bar. Services for passengers with limited mobility include step-free access, accessible toilets, induction loops and wheelchairs that can be borrowed.
Which train companies travel from Bruges to Ghent?
All train services from Bruges to Ghent are operated by Belgian Rail.
Belgian Rail: Bruges to Ghent
Belgian Rail is recognised by its blue stylised capital 'B' logo. This state-owned rail company operates a regular route between the two cities that takes around half an hour to complete the journey.
Bruges to Ghent trains: services on board
On the short train journey between Bruges and Ghent, both first and second-class tickets can be purchased. Small animals including dogs travel free but there is a charge for larger dogs which should wear a muzzle. Bicycles may be taken on board as well. There is limited space for them and there is an additional charge for their carriage. There is luggage space for suitcases and pushchairs while all trains have spaces for wheelchairs. Station staff are happy to assist with ramps when required for boarding trains.
How to find cheap train tickets from Bruges to Ghent?
Train tickets for travel from Bruges to Ghent can be booked at the station but for the best prices, book online in advance. Save money as well by being flexible with your travel dates and times
FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Ghent by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Bruges, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bruges and Bruges-St. -Pieters. When arriving in Ghent, you can end your journey in train stations like Ghent St Pieters and Ghent-Dampoort.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bruges, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ghent St Pieters, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Ghent
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
DiningTaxisAccessibilityBike Parking
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike RentalParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingMost popular train connections from Bruges
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