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There are 2 bus stops in Ghent. You can find their locations on the map on this page.
The price of a bus ticket to Ghent can vary depending on your departure location, travel dates, and how far in advance you book. You can often find cheap bus tickets to Ghent with FlixBus, starting from just 3,48 €.
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With FlixBus, you can easily reach 62 destinations from Ghent, including Amsterdam, Paris, Rotterdam.
Booking your ticket in advance is one of the best ways to secure the lowest fares to Ghent, with prices sometimes starting from just 3,48 €. Being flexible with your travel dates and times can also help you find cheaper options, as off-peak departures are often more affordable. It’s also a good idea to compare different departure locations and check for special promotions or discounts. By planning ahead and exploring your options, you can find cheap bus tickets to Ghent and enjoy great value for your trip.
When traveling to Ghent by bus, you can usually bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one checked bag included in your ticket. Your carry-on should fit in the overhead compartment or under your seat, while larger bags are stored in the bus’s luggage compartment. Additional or special luggage (such as bikes or extra bags) may be allowed for an extra fee, depending on availability and the route. Size and weight limits apply, so it’s important to check the luggage allowance details before you travel.

Ghent

Ghent is one of Belgium's most rewarding medieval cities, where centuries-old architecture lines the canals and the food and arts scenes hold their own against any European capital. Taking a Ghent bus from Brussels, Bruges, or Antwerp is easy with FlixBus, making the city a natural addition to any Belgian itinerary. A weekend is ideal, but even a single day will leave you with a long list of reasons to come back.

Historic sites

Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) rises straight out of the city centre like something from a fairy tale, except this one comes with a genuine torture chamber. Built in 1180 by Count Philip of Alsace, the stone fortress served as the seat of the Counts of Flanders for nearly two centuries before becoming, at various points, a courthouse, a prison, and even a cotton mill. Today you can walk the ramparts, explore the keep, and get a surprisingly candid look at medieval life through the castle's collection of weapons and instruments of punishment.

Saint Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) is where you'll find one of the most important paintings in Western art: the Ghent Altarpiece, Jan and Hubert van Eyck's monumental polyptych completed in 1432. The cathedral itself is a layered mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture, and it rewards slow exploration. Look up at the vaulted nave, then head down to the crypt, which predates the current building by several centuries. Booking a timed entry slot for the altarpiece in advance is strongly recommended.

Ghent Belfry (Belfort van Gent) is the tallest of Ghent's three medieval towers and the one that tells you most about the city's civic pride. Unlike the cathedral and church towers nearby, this one was built by the citizens of Ghent themselves as a symbol of their independence from both church and nobility. An elevator takes you to the top, where the panoramic view over the rooftops and waterways makes the whole city suddenly make sense as a map.

Saint Nicholas's Church (Sint-Niklaaskerk) stands at the foot of Korenmarkt and is one of the finest examples of Scheldt Gothic architecture in Belgium. Built primarily in the 13th and 14th centuries by Ghent's wealthy merchant guilds, it has a quieter atmosphere than the cathedral and is often less crowded, which makes it easier to appreciate the soaring interior and the warm grey Tournai stone that gives the building its distinctive colour.

Patershol Neighbourhood is a tangle of narrow cobblestone lanes just north of Gravensteen that was once a working-class district and is now home to some of the best restaurants in the city. The streets are lined with low brick houses dating back to the 17th century, and on a weekday evening the neighbourhood has an unhurried, lived-in feel that the more tourist-heavy parts of Ghent can't quite match. Come hungry. The concentration of good Flemish cooking here is genuinely hard to beat.

Waterfront and public spaces

Graslei & Korenlei (Historic Quays) form the medieval harbour of Ghent, where two rows of guild houses face each other across the Leie river. The facades date mostly from the 12th to 17th centuries and include some of the most photographed architecture in Belgium. In summer, the quaysides fill with locals sitting out along the water, and boat tours depart from here if you want to see the city from the canal.

Saint Michael's Bridge (Sint-Michielsbrug) is the best vantage point in Ghent, full stop. Standing at its centre, you get an unobstructed view of all three medieval towers, the Belfry, Saint Bavo's, and Saint Nicholas's, lined up along the skyline at once. It's the kind of view that appears on every postcard of the city, and it's even better in person. The bridge also connects Korenmarkt to the Graslei quay, so you'll likely cross it several times without even trying.

Korenmarkt (Corn Market Square) was the commercial heart of medieval Ghent and remains one of its main gathering places today. The square is flanked by guild houses and café terraces, and the view from a pavement seat toward Saint Nicholas's Church is one of those effortlessly scenic moments the city keeps delivering. It's also a practical hub. Trams, buses, and walking routes to most of the city's major sights converge here.

Art and culture

S.M.A.K. – Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art was founded in 1999 and occupies a former casino building opposite the MSK in Ghent's museum quarter. The permanent collection spans post-war and contemporary work, including pieces by Joseph Beuys, Francis Bacon, and Luc Tuymans, and the temporary exhibitions regularly draw international attention. If you have any interest in contemporary art, this is one of the strongest regional museums in Belgium.

MSK – Museum of Fine Arts (Museum voor Schone Kunsten) sits right next door to S.M.A.K. and covers Flemish and European painting from the Middle Ages through to the early 20th century. The collection includes works by Hieronymus Bosch, Rogier van der Weyden, and James Ensor, and the neoclassical building itself is worth the visit. The two museums make a natural pairing. You can move from Old Masters to contemporary art in a ten-minute walk.

When you're ready to plan your trip, booking a bus to Ghent with FlixBus is a straightforward way to arrive right in the heart of Belgium. Pack your walking shoes and give yourself at least two full days to do the city justice.

Looking for bus tickets from or to Ghent?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip from or to Ghent! There are 2 bus stops in Ghent.You can catch the FlixBus at Ghent Dampoort (Bus parking), Ghent Sint Pieters Station. Departing from or traveling to Ghent can cost as little as 3,48 €. You have various options to organize your bus trip as Ghent is connected to 62 destinations with FlixBus. When you travel with FlixBus you're guaranteed a comfortable seat and complimentary access to our Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we take you to your destination!