Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre Transfer
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Overview
Looking for the best way to get from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre? Haqqi Tours runs a private Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer with a driver waiting at arrivals, a fixed price agreed before you fly and no taxi meter, no queue and no haggling. The drive from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre. It is the easiest and, for a family or a group with luggage, usually the cheapest way to reach Ghent City Centre: one car, one price, straight to your hotel.
Highlights
- Private Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Brussels Midi Station to your hotel in Ghent City Centre
- Arrive rested for Graslei and Korenlei quays and UNESCO-listed Belfry
- Flight tracking or a fixed pickup time, with up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports)
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
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Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer: the easiest way to get there
When you land at Brussels Midi Station, the last thing you want is to work out how to get from the airport to Ghent City Centre. A private airport transfer takes the question away: a Haqqi Tours driver is at arrivals when you walk out, your vehicle is parked minutes away, and the cost of the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer was fixed on WhatsApp before you left home. There is no airport taxi queue, no meter running in traffic and no negotiating a fare in a language you may not speak.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Ghent City Centre in Ghent is like, where to stay and eat, when to travel, where you meet your driver at Brussels Midi Station, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Brussels Midi Station
Brussels Midi Station, the arrival point for high-speed trains from London, Paris and Amsterdam, is about 55 km from central Ghent, roughly 50 to 60 minutes by car.
Whichever hall you come out of, the routine for a Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer is the same: collect your bags, clear passport control, switch on your phone, and follow the meeting instruction from your WhatsApp confirmation. Your driver already knows your flight has landed - every pickup at Brussels Midi Station is tracked against the live arrival time - so there is no need to call, though a message is always welcome.
Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Brussels Midi Station, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre?
Travellers searching for "Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre taxi cost" usually find a range rather than a number, because taxi fares depend on the meter, the hour and the route. Our private transfer gives you a single fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed on WhatsApp in advance, so the cost of getting from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre is known before you land.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Ghent City Centre involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Ghent City Centre, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre: is there a bus, train or metro?
Ghent's main railway station has fast trains to Brussels in about 30 to 35 minutes and to Bruges in about 25 minutes, and trams run from the station to the old centre; trains from Brussels Airport take around an hour. A private car is the simplest choice with luggage, from Charleroi Airport, from the cruise port at Zeebrugge, or straight to a hotel inside the car-free centre.
Many of our guests have tried the public route into Ghent City Centre once and booked the car ever after. The difference is not only speed but effort: no ticket machines in a foreign language, no stairs with suitcases, no working out the last mile to the hotel. A private Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer starts at the arrivals door and ends at the reception desk, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
About Ghent City Centre
Ghent is a lively university city in Flanders where the Leie and Scheldt rivers meet, with one of the best-preserved medieval centres in Belgium. The Graslei and Korenlei quays are lined with gabled guild houses reflected in the water, and the skyline is marked by the UNESCO-listed Belfry, the cathedral with its famous 15th-century altarpiece, and the Gravensteen castle. Canal boats, cafes, chocolate shops and a large car-free zone make the centre pleasant to explore on foot, and the city lights its old buildings beautifully after dark.
Ghent City Centre in Ghent is part of a city that visitors know by its neighbourhoods: The main railway station area, The Dampoort side and the old docks, Graslei, Korenlei and the Korenmarkt and The Patershol quarter. Whichever of them you are staying in, the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer is priced for the whole vehicle, door to door.
Things to do in Ghent City Centre
Once you have checked in, Ghent City Centre is worth exploring: Graslei and Korenlei quays, UNESCO-listed Belfry, Ghent Cathedral and its altarpiece, Gravensteen castle and Canal boat rides. Your driver can point some of them out on the way in, and the WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out if you want to see more.
Where to stay in Ghent City Centre
Where you stay in Ghent City Centre makes no difference to the price of the transfer, which is fixed for the whole vehicle. The places most travellers choose: Around the Korenmarkt and Graslei, The Patershol quarter, Near the Vrijdagmarkt and Quiet streets by the main railway station - and any other address is fine too.
Much of central Ghent is a car-free zone with a traffic circulation plan, so drivers reach hotels by set access routes and some drop-offs are at the edge of the pedestrian area; send the exact hotel address in advance.
Eating well after the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre drive
The first meal in Ghent sets the tone: cuberdons, the cone-shaped raspberry sweets, Belgian waffles, fries in paper cones with sauces and Belgian chocolate and pralines are the local answers. A late flight into Brussels Midi Station is no problem - tell the WhatsApp desk the landing time and they will point you to what is open near Ghent City Centre when you arrive.
Best time to travel to Ghent City Centre
Late spring to early autumn is the most pleasant time, with long evenings on the quays; the Ghent Festivities fill the centre with music and street performances in mid-July, and December brings a Christmas market, while winter is cool and damp.
Whatever the month, the transfer runs around the clock and the fixed price is the same at 3 a.m. as at noon. What the season affects is journey time, and our drivers adjust the route and the pickup plan for Ghent City Centre accordingly - one more reason to give us the flight number when you book.
Meeting your driver at Brussels Midi Station
Where you meet your driver depends on Brussels Midi Station: a set meeting point inside arrivals, a designated exit, or a name board held just after customs. Rather than guess, we send the exact instructions with your WhatsApp confirmation - the meeting place, the driver's name and number, and what to do if you cannot see them. If you choose flight tracking, your driver is at arrivals the minute you land.
Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included (90 minutes at some airports), and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps your driver informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Brussels Midi Station.
Our vehicles for the Ghent City Centre transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
All vehicles are insured and driven by professional, licensed drivers who know the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre road. Child seats are provided on request, and there is no extra charge for reasonable luggage.
Every vehicle is checked and cleaned between journeys, and the drivers know the hotels of Ghent City Centre and their side streets, so you are delivered to the right gate, not just the main road.
Who books the Ghent City Centre transfer
The Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer suits anyone who values a plan: honeymooners heading for a hotel in Ghent with more luggage than they admit, parents travelling with small children, friends sharing a Sprinter, colleagues on a work trip who need an invoice, and grandparents who would rather be met than find their own way. Because the price is per vehicle, the more of you there are the better it compares with taxis and tickets.
Many guests add a second leg later in the trip: a day out from Ghent City Centre, an onward transfer or the return to Brussels Midi Station. It is all handled in the chat you already have open.
How to book your Ghent City Centre transfer
Booking is simple: fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, the date, the number of passengers and your hotel in Ghent City Centre. A member of our team replies within minutes to confirm the price and the meeting point. Payment is arranged on WhatsApp as well, in whichever way suits you, and your confirmation is written down so nothing is left to memory.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Brussels Midi Station
Send us your flight, train or ship details and your hotel address; the centre has a car-free zone and a strict circulation plan, so our driver uses the permitted access route to your hotel.
Note the terminal or hall your flight uses at Brussels Midi Station, and if you change flights before travel tell the desk - the pickup is tracked against the flight number we hold.
Tell us in advance about anything that affects the vehicle - child seats and ages, a wheelchair, skis, golf bags, a pushchair, extra suitcases - so the right car or van is sent to Brussels Midi Station.
Ghent City Centre to Brussels Midi Station: the return transfer
Most guests book the return at the same time: a Ghent City Centre to Brussels Midi Station transfer from the hotel door, timed to your departure, with the same fixed-price approach. If your plans change during the trip, message the desk and the pickup time is adjusted.
On departure day the desk suggests a pickup time from Ghent City Centre based on your flight and the traffic expected at that hour, and confirms it in writing; if you would like to leave earlier for last-minute shopping or a meal near Brussels Midi Station, that is arranged in the same message.
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Ghent City Centre transfers
What guests tell us they value about the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer is the absence of surprises. The price they were quoted is the price they pay. The driver is where the confirmation said. The car is clean and the right size. And the WhatsApp desk that made the booking is still there, in Arabic and English, for the whole trip - for the return, a day out, or a question about Ghent City Centre at any hour.
Pickup options and waiting time
When you book on WhatsApp, you choose one of two pickup options for your arrival:
- Flight tracking: your driver is at arrivals the minute your flight lands and waits for up to 60 minutes. If your flight lands at 2:00 pm, the driver is there at 2:00 pm.
- Fixed time (no tracking): your driver arrives at a time you choose and waits for up to 60 minutes from that time. Send us your flight number and we check its real landing times over the past 10 days to recommend the best pickup time.
At most airports the included waiting time is 60 minutes; at some it is 90 minutes. We confirm the exact waiting time for your airport when you book with us on WhatsApp. After that, the driver cannot wait longer: the fixed price is based on one hour of airport parking and the driver's time, and with more than 30 transfers a day, every booking is scheduled back to back.
With flight tracking, normal delays are covered. If your flight is delayed by more than 5 hours, we cannot guarantee a new pickup at the last minute, because the new arrival time is uncertain and other transfers are already scheduled. Message us as soon as the delay is announced: we always do our best to rearrange, but it depends on the number of bookings that day. With a fixed-time pickup, the time slot is reserved for you and cannot be changed on the day, even if your flight is delayed or something unexpected happens.
Two hours before your flight lands, we send you your driver's name and phone number on WhatsApp. If you are still in the air, the message will be waiting for you as soon as you switch on your phone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Arrivals with luggage — a private car from the door to the door
- Late-night and early-morning flights — booked ahead at a fixed price
- First-time visitors who do not know the city
Think twice if
- You travel alone on a tight budget and are happy with public transport
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Brussels Midi Station?
Your WhatsApp confirmation tells you. Airports differ - Brussels Midi Station may use an indoor meeting point, a set exit or a name board just past customs - so rather than a general rule we send the exact spot for your flight, with the driver's name and number. Walk out, look where the message says, and your driver is there.
How far is Ghent City Centre from Brussels Midi Station, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
Where do visitors stay in Ghent City Centre?
The usual choices: Around the Korenmarkt and Graslei, The Patershol quarter, Near the Vrijdagmarkt and Quiet streets by the main railway station. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Ghent City Centre?
The highlights are Graslei and Korenlei quays, UNESCO-listed Belfry, Ghent Cathedral and its altarpiece, Gravensteen castle and Canal boat rides. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Ghent City Centre?
Much of central Ghent is a car-free zone with a traffic circulation plan, so drivers reach hotels by set access routes and some drop-offs are at the edge of the pedestrian area; send the exact hotel address in advance.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre?
For two or more people, or anyone with luggage, it usually is - and it is always more predictable. A taxi fare depends on the meter, the hour and the route; our Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer is one fixed price for the whole vehicle, confirmed on WhatsApp before you fly. You will see the exact figure for your group in the booking form on this page.
What is the best way to get from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Ghent City Centre.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre?
Ghent's main railway station has fast trains to Brussels in about 30 to 35 minutes and to Bruges in about 25 minutes, and trams run from the station to the old centre; trains from Brussels Airport take around an hour. A private car is the simplest choice with luggage, from Charleroi Airport, from the cruise port at Zeebrugge, or straight to a hotel inside the car-free centre. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Brussels Midi Station is delayed?
It depends on the option you chose. With flight tracking, the driver is there when you actually land, for delays of up to 5 hours; beyond that, tell us straight away and we try to find a new time, without a guarantee. With a fixed pickup time, the slot is reserved for you and cannot be moved on the day, even if the flight is late.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Private. The vehicle is yours alone from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre, with no other passengers and no extra stops unless you ask for one. That is what makes the fixed price possible.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and up to 60 minutes of waiting after your flight lands (90 at some airports). There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre transfer?
Fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, date, number of passengers and your hotel in Ghent City Centre. A member of our team confirms the price, the vehicle and the meeting point within a few minutes, in writing.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Brussels Midi Station to Ghent City Centre route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Ghent City Centre to Brussels Midi Station as well?
Of course. Send the departure flight time and the hotel, and we collect you from the door with a comfortable margin for Brussels Midi Station. Booking both directions together keeps everything on one confirmation, and any change of plan is handled in the same chat.
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