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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Mons
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Mons is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Mons will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ghent for Mons on Sat, Jan 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Mons
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Mons among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 68 km
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1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ghent to Mons train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Mons trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 · 3729 | 7:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h39 | 8:43 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 1507 · 3729+4459 | 7:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h58 | 9:02 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1507 · 3729+4459 | 7:04 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h55 | 8:59 AM Nimy | 2 transfers | |
| 2807 · 1730 | 7:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 9:12 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 2807 · 3430+4481 | 7:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 9:57 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1508 · 3730+4460 | 8:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h59 | 9:59 AM Nimy | 2 transfers | |
| 1508 · 3730 | 8:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 9:43 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 1508 · 3730+4460 | 8:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h02 | 10:02 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 2808 · 1731 | 8:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 10:12 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 2808 · 3431+4482 | 8:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 10:57 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1509 · 3731+4461 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h02 | 11:02 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1509 · 3731+4461 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h59 | 10:59 AM Nimy | 2 transfers | |
| 1509 · 3731 | 9:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 10:43 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 2809 · 3432+4483 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 11:57 AM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 2809 · 1732 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 11:12 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 1510 · 3732+4462 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h59 | 11:59 AM Nimy | 2 transfers | |
| 1510 · 3732+4462 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h02 | 12:02 PM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1510 · 3732 | 10:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 11:43 AM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 2810 · 3433+4484 | 10:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 12:57 PM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 2810 · 1733 | 10:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 12:12 PM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
| 1511 · 3733+4463 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h59 | 12:59 PM Nimy | 2 transfers | |
| 1511 · 3733+4463 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h02 | 1:02 PM Obourg | 2 transfers | |
| 1511 · 3733 | 11:00 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 12:43 PM Mons station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Ghent to Mons
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Trains from Ghent to Mons run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Ghent to Mons trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Mons from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Mons
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
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, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Citizen Fox
- Copenhagen Tavern
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Dream
- Hotel Lido Mons Centre
- Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Brussels, Charleroi, and regional destinations
- Bus: TEC lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Charleroi, and other major cities
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