THE SHORT VERSION
Brussels to Ghent at a glance.
- From
- Brussels Bruxelles - Brussel
- To
- Ghent Gent
- Road distance
- About 56 km
- Straight line
- 50 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ghent to Brussels →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Brussels
Brussels is a crossroads for coaches between Paris, London, Amsterdam and Germany. Most long-distance buses stop at Brussels-North or Brussels-South (Midi) stations.
- Brussels-North · Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
Business district. FlixBus and other operators. - Brussels-South (Midi) · Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
By the Eurostar terminal. Many international coaches.
Arriving in Ghent
Ask the seller where the service ends in Ghent. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Ghent, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ghent
More buses from Brussels
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Brussels from Ghent by road?+
About 56 km by road (50 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Brussels to Ghent take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Brussels?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Brussels include Brussels-North, Brussels-South (Midi), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ghent to Brussels?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ghent to Brussels guide.
Where does the bus from Brussels arrive in Ghent?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Brussels to Ghent?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Brussels to Ghent bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ghent by bus?+
Direct buses from Ghent include Hamburg, Berlin, Lille, Charleroi, Luxembourg. See all connections on our Ghent bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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