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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaventem to Ghent
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Ghent will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 29 trains that leave Zaventem for Ghent on Mon, Aug 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 59 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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283210:05 AM1h14Zaventem station11:19 AMGhent St Pieters€121One-way1 transfer- 1930 · 15308:48 AM1h09Zaventem station9:57 AMGhent St Pieters€121One-way1 transfer
- 3779+5308:35 AM1h01Zaventem station9:36 AMGhent St Pieters€121One-way1 transfer
- 1932 · 153210:48 AM1h09Zaventem station11:57 AMGhent St Pieters€121One-way1 transfer
- 3680+28319:05 AM1h14Zaventem station10:19 AMGhent St Pieters€121One-way1 transfer
- 283210:24 AM0h55Brussels National Airport11:19 AMGhent St Pieters€201One-way0 transfers
- 28308:24 AM0h55Brussels National Airport9:19 AMGhent St Pieters€201One-way0 transfers
- 28319:24 AM0h55Brussels National Airport10:19 AMGhent St Pieters€201One-way0 transfers
- 283311:24 AM0h55Brussels National Airport12:19 PMGhent St Pieters€201One-way0 transfers
- 3729 · 24288:29 AM0h59Brussels National Airport9:28 AMGhent St Pieters€201One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zaventem to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Ghent trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2830 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3729 · 530 | 8:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 9:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3779 · 18141 | 8:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 9:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1930 · 3430+13917 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h15 | 10:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 2230 · 1530 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 9:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2230 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 10:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2831 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3730 · 531 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 10:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3780 · 18142 | 9:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 10:39 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1931 · 3431+18200 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h15 | 11:03 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 2231 · 1531 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 10:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2231 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 11:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2832 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3731 · 532 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 11:31 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3781+1532 | 10:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 11:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 1932 · 3432+18228 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h16 | 12:04 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
| 2232 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2232 · 1532 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 11:56 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2833 | 11:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 12:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3732 · 533 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h01 | 12:31 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3782+1533 | 11:36 AM Zaventem station | 1h20 | 12:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2233 · 1533 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 12:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2233 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 1:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
| 3679+2830 | 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h14 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 3279+2428 | 8:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h18 | 9:28 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaventem to Ghent
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Trains from Zaventem to Ghent run on average 30 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB from Zaventem to Ghent trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Zaventem and Ghent from €6. 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 Zaventem to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaventem to Ghent
Most Zaventem to Ghent trains use the Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zaventem station do trains to Ghent leave from?
Getting to Zaventem from Zaventem city centre
Zaventem train station facilities and services
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Getting to Nossegem from Zaventem city centre
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem train station facilities and services
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
Which Ghent station do trains from Zaventem arrive at?
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.
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