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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters
Showing times and prices for Dec 15
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
56 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Fast trains
Of the 34 trains that leave Brussels National Airport for Ghent St Pieters on Mon, Dec 15, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 55 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.
3739 · 54006:30PM1h05
Brussels National Airport07:35PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
1 transfer
2240 · 154006:57PM1h00
Brussels National Airport07:57PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
1 transfer
284006:24PM0h55
Brussels National Airport07:19PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
283311:24AM0h55
Brussels National Airport12:19PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
2230 · 153008:57AM1h00
Brussels National Airport09:57AMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
1 transfer
284006:24PM0h55
Brussels National Airport07:19PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
283311:24AM0h55
Brussels National Airport12:19PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
283109:24AM0h55
Brussels National Airport10:19AMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
283008:24AM0h55
Brussels National Airport09:19AMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
283804:24PM0h55
Brussels National Airport05:19PMGhent St Pieters
$271One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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€22 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:48 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2241 · 1541 | 6:58 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h58 | 7:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2241 | 6:58 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 8:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| 2830 | 7:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 8:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3729 · 530 | 7:29 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h07 | 8:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2230 · 1530 | 7:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 8:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2230 | 7:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 9:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2831 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 9:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3730 · 531 | 8:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 9:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2231 · 1531 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 9:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2231 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 10:21 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2832 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 10:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3731 · 532 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 10:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2232 · 1532 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 10:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2232 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 11:20 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2833 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 11:19 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3732 · 533 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2233 · 1533 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 11:57 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2233 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 12:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2339 · 8008 | 3:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h02 | 4:15 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2838 | 3:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 4:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3737 · 8006 | 3:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h57 | 4:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2238 · 1538 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h59 | 4:56 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2238 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h24 | 5:21 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2340 · 8002 | 4:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h58 | 5:11 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2839 | 4:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 5:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3738 · 8007 | 4:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h57 | 5:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2239 | 4:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 6:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2239 · 1539 | 4:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 5:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2840 | 5:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 6:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3739 · 540 | 5:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 6:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2240 · 1540 | 5:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h00 | 6:57 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
| 2240 | 5:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h23 | 7:20 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2841 | 6:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h55 | 7:19 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3740 · 541 | 6:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h05 | 7:35 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trains with Omio?
PKP Intercity as well as Deutsche Bahn and SNCB offer trains services from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Why book with Omio vs PKP Intercity?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for PKP Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn and SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare PKP Intercity with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While PKP Intercity tickets can be bought on PKP Intercity's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Deutsche Bahn and SNCB to help you choose the right option for your journey from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters
BelgiumBelgium
Trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 53m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $5 (€4)
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 21:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $5 (€4)
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters trainsPKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels National Airport and Ghent St Pieters from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
PKP Intercity frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
SNCB frequency
50 a day
FAQs: Trains from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters 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 St Pieters, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The distance by train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters is 34 miles (56 km).
Train ticket prices from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $20 (€16), while the average price is around $27 (€22).
Yes, a day trip from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent St Pieters is feasible. The journey takes 53m and covers a distance of 34 miles (56 km). There are 12 train trips available per day.
The train journey from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent St Pieters is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas with some glimpses of the Belgian countryside.
The first train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters leaves at 3:30 AM.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters is by bus, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
The last train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters leaves at 9:57 PM.
The train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters takes 53m and runs 12 per day.
There is no high speed train available from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters.
Yes, there is a direct train from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by PKP Intercity, SNCB.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels National Airport to Ghent St Pieters
Brussels
Ghent
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
12Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
Dining
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
Public transit options for Gent St Pieters
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular train connections from Brussels National Airport
Most popular trains to and from Ghent St Pieters and Brussels National Airport
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