Private Airport Transfers to Ghent

Ghent has no commercial airport. Visitors arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU, 55 km) or Charleroi (CRL, 95 km). The IC train from Brussels Midi to Ghent Sint-Pieters takes 30–35 minutes — a fast option if your Brussels airport rail connection is smooth. A direct private car from BRU to Ghent takes 45–60 minutes via the E40, with no connections and delivery to your specific hotel or address in Ghent's historic centre.

Ghent City Distances from BRU

Ghent Sint-Pieters station area: 55 km from BRU, 45–60 min. Ghent historic centre (Graslei, Gravensteen): 57 km, 50–65 min. Ghent University Quarter: 58 km, 50–65 min. Gent-Dampoort (east): 60 km, 55–70 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Brussels Airport to Ghent?

The train option requires: airport rail to Brussels Midi (22 min, €13) + IC to Ghent Sint-Pieters (32 min, €12) + taxi/walk to hotel. Total: 60–75 minutes with smooth connections. A direct private car from BRU to your Ghent hotel takes 45–60 minutes and costs approximately €75 — no connections, no platform changes with luggage.

Is Ghent accessible from Charleroi Airport?

Yes — a private car from CRL to Ghent (95 km via E42 and E40) takes approximately 80–95 minutes and costs approximately €95. The alternative — CRL coach to Brussels Midi (60–90 min) + IC to Ghent (32 min) — takes 2+ hours with connections. For budget travellers arriving at CRL, the direct private car to Ghent saves time despite the higher cost versus the coach/train combination.