The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 12
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
35 m
Trains on Sep 12
87
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Sat, Sep 12, we found 87 trains from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters, including 86 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 12 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
153211:20 AM0h36Brussels-Central11:56 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
283311:43 AM0h36Brussels-Central12:19 PMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
36329:45 AM1h02Brussels-Central10:47 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
223211:16 AM1h04Brussels-Central12:20 PMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
283210:43 AM0h36Brussels-Central11:19 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
53210:56 AM0h35Brussels-Central11:31 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
53311:56 AM0h35Brussels-Central12:31 PMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
5319:56 AM0h35Brussels-Central10:31 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
5308:56 AM0h35Brussels-Central9:31 AMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
5428:56 PM0h35Brussels-Central9:31 PMGhent St Pieters€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Ghent St Pieters take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
Live departures
Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2835 | 1:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 2:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3634 | 1:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 2:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 | 1:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 2:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2235 | 2:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 3:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1535 | 2:21 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 2:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 | 2:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 3:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2836 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 3:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3635 | 2:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 3:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 | 2:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 3:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2236 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 4:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1536 | 3:21 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 3:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
436 | 3:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 4:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2837 | 3:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 4:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3636 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Central | 1h03 | 4:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8012 | 3:49 PM Brussels-Central | 1h13 | 5:02 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
537 | 3:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 4:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2237 | 4:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 5:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1537 | 4:22 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 4:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 | 4:27 PM Brussels-Central | 0h39 | 5:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8001 | 4:31 PM Brussels-Central | 0h39 | 5:10 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8008 | 4:39 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 5:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2838 | 4:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 5:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3637 | 4:44 PM Brussels-Central | 1h03 | 5:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8014 | 4:49 PM Brussels-Central | 1h22 | 6:11 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8006 | 4:51 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 5:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
538 | 4:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 5:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2238 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 6:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1538 | 5:20 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 5:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
438 | 5:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 6:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8002 | 5:36 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 6:11 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8009 | 5:39 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 6:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2839 | 5:44 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 6:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3638 | 5:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 6:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
8007 | 5:52 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 6:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 | 5:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 6:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2239 | 6:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 7:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1539 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 6:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
439 | 6:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 7:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2840 | 6:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 7:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3639 | 6:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 7:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
540 | 6:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 7:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2240 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 8:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1540 | 7:21 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 7:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
440 | 7:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 8:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2841 | 7:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3640 | 7:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 8:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
541 | 7:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2241 | 8:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 9:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1541 | 8:22 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 8:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 | 8:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 9:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2842 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3641 | 8:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 9:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
542 | 8:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2242 | 9:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 10:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1542 | 9:22 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 9:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
442 | 9:28 PM Brussels-Central | 0h38 | 10:06 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2843 | 9:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3642 | 9:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 10:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
543 | 9:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2243 | 10:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 11:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1543 | 10:22 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 10:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2844 | 10:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3643 | 10:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 11:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
544 | 10:59 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2244 | 11:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 12:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2845 | 11:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
545 | 12:23 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:59 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1950+ 1826 | 12:40 AM Brussels-Central | 5h28 | 6:08 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3628 | 5:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 6:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
527 | 5:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 6:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2227 | 6:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 7:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3629 | 6:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 7:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
528 | 6:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 7:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2228 | 7:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 8:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1528 | 7:20 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 7:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2829 | 7:43 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3630 | 7:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 8:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
529 | 7:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 8:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2229 | 8:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 9:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1529 | 8:20 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 8:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2830 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3631 | 8:46 AM Brussels-Central | 1h01 | 9:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 | 8:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 9:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2230 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 10:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1530 | 9:20 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 9:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3632 | 9:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 10:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 9:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 10:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2231 | 10:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 11:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1531 | 10:20 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 10:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 10:43 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3633 | 10:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 11:47 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 10:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 11:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2232 | 11:16 AM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1532 | 11:20 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 11:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 11:43 AM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3634 | 11:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 12:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 11:56 AM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 12:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2233 | 12:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 1:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1533 | 12:20 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 12:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2834 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 1:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
3635 | 12:45 PM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 1:47 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
534 | 12:56 PM Brussels-Central | 0h35 | 1:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
2234 | 1:16 PM Brussels-Central | 1h04 | 2:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
1534 | 1:20 PM Brussels-Central | 0h36 | 1:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters
Trains from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters run on average 19 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:21, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 35m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 3:21 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Ghent St Pieters from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters 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 St Pieters, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters
Most Brussels-Central to Ghent St Pieters trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Gent St Pieters station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Ghent St Pieters train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
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