There are 6 ways to get from Zaventem to Ghent by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 6 min
$28 - $34
Cheapest option
Line 272 bus, train • 1 h 32 min
$12 - $17
4 alternative options
Train via Bruxelles-Nord • 1 h 8 min
$28 - $35
Bus, train • 1 h 36 min
$13 - $18
Taxi • 42 min
$160 - $200
Drive • 42 min
$8 - $13
What companies run services between Zaventem, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Zaventem to Ghent via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1 h 6 min.

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- b-rail.be
Train from Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20 - $22
- Website
- belgianrail.be
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- 2nd Class
- $20 - $22
- 1st Class
- $27 - $31
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gent St Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- belgianrail.be
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $12
- 1st Class
- $12 - $18
Train from Zaventem to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20 - $22
- Website
- belgianrail.be
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- 2nd Class
- $20 - $22
- 1st Class
- $27 - $30
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Gent St Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Website
- belgianrail.be
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $13
- 1st Class
- $13 - $19

- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Brussels - Zaventem Airport to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Ouibus
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $160 - $200
Taxis Bleus
- Phone
- +32 2 268 00 00
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484 97 59 75
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
Limostar
- Phone
- +32 2 512 01 01
- Website
- limostar.be
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Zaventem to Ghent?
The distance between Zaventem and Ghent is 56 km. The road distance is 67 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Ghent?
The cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Ghent is to drive which costs 7€ - 11€ and takes 42 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Zaventem to Ghent?
The quickest way to get from Zaventem to Ghent is to taxi which takes 42 min and costs 130€ - 160€.
Is there a direct train between Zaventem and Ghent?
No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zaventem and arriving at Gent St Pieters via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 6 min.
How long does it take to get from Zaventem to Ghent?
It takes approximately 1 h 6 min to get from Zaventem to Ghent, including transfers.