How to get from Brussels to Ghent
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 55m, from €9.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Ghent. The most useful door-to-door route takes 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 48 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Brussels to Ghent: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Airport → Ghentbus
FlixBus·55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Brussels to Ghent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels to Ghent, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Ghent
DepartureBrusselsWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Brussels to Ghent
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Brussels to Ghent: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Ghent?+−
The most useful route takes about 55m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Ghent from Brussels?+−
About 48 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Ghent cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €9. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Ghent?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ghent?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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