Cities Near Gent
Cities near Gent, Belgium: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Bruges. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Gent, Belgium is Aalst, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalst | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sint-Niklaas | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bruges | 24 mi / 39 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kortrijk | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Roeselare | 27 mi / 43 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brussels | 31 mi / 50 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Antwerpen | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tourcoing | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mechelen | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tournai | 34 mi / 54 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Gent
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Bruges, Kortrijk, Roeselare. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Gent include Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Bruges, Kortrijk, Roeselare. The closest is Aalst, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.