How to travel from Bruges to Ghent

How to Travel from Bruges to Ghent?

It is possible to travel between the pretty and historic towns of Bruges and Ghent by train or bus. There are regular trains every day of the week on a direct route. However, buses only run on Saturdays and Sundays. The train journey takes between 20 and 40 minutes, while to travel to Ghent from Bruges by bus is a longer journey of approximately two hours.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Bruges to Ghent?

There is little difference in price whether you choose to travel between the two cities of Bruges and Ghent by train or bus. However, the bus route only operates on Saturdays and Sundays and has a much longer journey time of approximately two hours. Making the journey by train takes around half an hour, and all routes go directly from Bruges to Ghent. Train departures start in the early hours of the morning, and then there are up to five trains an hour until late at night. A similar timetable is in operation seven days a week. Travel is on Belgian Rail Intercity trains which depart from Bruges Station and complete their journey at Ghent St Pieters Station.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Bruges to Ghent?

The fastest way to travel between the cities of Bruges and Ghent is by train. The route is direct and takes between 20 and 40 minutes. Trains depart from Bruges Station and arrive at Ghent St Pieters Station. Services run from early morning until late evening every day of the week. There are up to five departures an hour.

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Travel from Bruges to Ghent by Train

The train service to Ghent from Bruges is operated by Belgian Rail using Intercity trains. Throughout the week, trains depart up to five times an hour with services starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until late at night. All departures are on a direct route. Trains depart from Bruges Station and end at Ghent St Pieters Station, which is located within half an hour's walk of the city's main tourist attractions. These can also be reached by local bus, tram, or taxi.

Travel from Bruges to Ghent by Bus

A weekend bus service operated by Belgian Rail also travels to Ghent from Bruges. There is one departure a day which leaves late at night and arrives in Ghent in the early hours of the following morning. The journey is direct and takes approximately two hours. Buses depart from outside Bruges Station and arrive at Ghent St Pieters Station. This is around 1.5 miles from the city centre, which can be reached on foot or by taxi, bus, and tram.