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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Mons
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
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 3 trains that leave Ghent for Mons on Fri, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
8:00 AM1h43Ghent9:43 AMMons€151One-way0 transfers- 2:41 PM1h31Ghent4:12 PMMons€161One-way0 transfers
- 10:41 AM2h16Ghent12:57 PMMons€181One-way0 transfers
- 2:41 PM1h31Ghent4:12 PMMons€161One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM1h43Ghent9:43 AMMons€151One-way0 transfers
- 10:41 AM2h16Ghent12:57 PMMons€181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €9. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ghent to Mons train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Mons trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Ghent | 1h43 | 9:43 AM Mons | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:41 AM Ghent | 2h16 | 12:57 PM Mons | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Mons
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Trains from Ghent to Mons run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 4:18 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Ghent to Mons trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Mons from €9. 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 Ghent to Mons
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Mons 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 Mons, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Mons
Most Ghent to Mons trains use the Gent St Pieters to Mons station pair, with some services arriving at Nimy. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Mons train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ghent station do trains to Mons leave from?
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.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Merelbeke from Ghent city centre
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke train station facilities and services
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Which Mons station do trains from Ghent arrive at?
Getting to Mons from Mons city centre
Mons train station facilities and services
Mons 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: Citizen Fox, Copenhagen Tavern
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mons. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mons. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mons: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mons: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mons: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dream, Hotel Lido Mons Centre, Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk.
Getting to Nimy from Mons city centre
Nimy is 1 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Nimy train station facilities and services
Nimy has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nimy.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nimy.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nimy: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nimy: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Getting to Obourg from Mons city centre
Obourg is 4 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Obourg train station facilities and services
Obourg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Obourg.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Obourg.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Obourg: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Obourg.
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