There are 4 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
55 min€12–19Drive 67.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghentcar 67.4 km
46 min€11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels (BRU) to Ghent67.4 km
46 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghenttaxi 67.4 km
46 min€180–220
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €10 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ghent is 68 km. The road distance is 67.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €12 - €19.
The train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent is 67 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ghent.
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What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels (BRU) to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €180–220
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ghent. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.