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Bus Ghent to Brussels: Trip Overview

Bus Ghent to Brussels: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$6
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:45 AM
Latest bus departure10:30 AM

Ghent to Brussels Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ghent - Brussels

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Brussels. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from Ghent to Brussels takes about 1h on average, although the fastest bus will take 1h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 miles (50 km) that separate the two cities.

Ghent and Brussels are 31 miles (50 km) apart.

The majority of buses traveling from Ghent to Brussels start their journey at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop and wind up at Brux-Nord. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $6.

The bus ticket costs $6 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $6 to $34, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Ghent to Brussels. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 2h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Brussels before returning to Ghent in the evening.

Once in Brussels, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are 20km of Brussels - 36 years of Brussels' most popular race, Couleur Café Music Festival, Fête de la Musique, Bruxelles Les Bains - A beach in Brussels! And The Brussels Flower Carpet, a major event on the Grand Place.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ghent and Brussels!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ghent to Brussels, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ghent to Brussels will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ghent to Brussels.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ghent to Brussels?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1hAvg Price$6Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time46mAvg Price$16Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time50mAvg Price$8Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Ghent and Brussels is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $6 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $6. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Brussels, choose the bus, as it will take you from Ghent to Brussels in about 46m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Ghent by bus?

Bus from Brussels to Ghent

You can also go to Brussels by train

Train from Ghent to Brussels

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