How to get from Bruges to Ghent
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bruges to Ghent by price and travel time.
- 40 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 27m
- 17 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 20 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bruges to Ghent: bus, train. The two cities are about 40 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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40 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €8Checked Oct 16 | 27mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Reading date not recorded | 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€8Checked Oct 1627m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Reading date not recorded40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bruges to Ghent: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bruges → Ghentbus
FlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bruges to Ghent
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:45 and the last at 20:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 06:45 | 20:25 |
All departures
- 06:45
- 07:25
- 07:45
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 13:45
- 14:10
- 14:45
- 15:10
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 17:45
- 18:25
- 19:25
- 20:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bruges to Ghent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bruges to Ghent, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Bruges to Ghent: common questions
When is the first bus from Bruges to Ghent?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:45 and the last at 20:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bruges to Ghent?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 06:45 and 20:25.
How far is Ghent from Bruges?
About 40 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bruges to Ghent?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Intercity.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026