How do I get from Brussels airport to Ghent when trains are on strike?
I am landing in Brussels later today at 17.35 and was planning to continue by train to Ghent. I just learned that the trains are on strike so this option has disappeared. The strike ends at 22 so maybe it is possible to catch a train then. Are there any options better than waiting? Also - may it be smart to get a bus into Brussels and wait for the trains there?
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Using google maps directions I found this option using the bus network: Google map link. It involves four buses: 821 to Merchtem, 245 onwards to Dendermonde, 28 to Wetteren and finally number 34 to Gent. It seems that the latest option for this route starts at 18:16 making it hard to catch with a flight arriving 17:55. (If I remember correctly Brussels is one of those airports where you walk forever before reaching arrivals.)
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The train journey time between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels Central Station is around 19 min and covers a distance of around 14 km.Which station is Brussels Airport?
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Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem every 15 minutes. Tickets cost \u20ac8 - \u20ac10 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, STIB operates a bus from Trone to Brussels Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost \u20ac3 and the journey takes 37 min.How to get to Ghent from Brussels Airport Zaventem?
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If you can afford it the best option is to rent a car.
This is what I ended up doing. I was a bit worried that there would be no cars left due to the strike but I guess people need to get to the airport then too. Anyway I booked one in advance and found it in the midst of an ocean of other rentals.
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