π§πͺ One Day, Four Cities: The Ultimate Belgian Rail Blitz
π The Route & Logistics Brussels β Ghent (30min) β Bruges (25-30min) β Ostend (13min) β Brussels (1h40-50min) SNCB App for real-time schedules & tickets (no seat reservations needed!) 67. Pro Tip: Buy a Benelux Rail Pass (if covering multiple days) or Weekend Ticket (50% off Fri-Sun) for savings17. β³ Itinerary Breakdown 1οΈβ£ Ghent (2hrs) β Medieval Majesty Gravensteen Castle π°: Climb the ramparts for dreamy skyline views. St. Bavoβs Cathedral βͺ: Van Eyckβs Mystic Lamb altarpiece (AR tour recommended!). Transit Hack: Tram from Gent-Sint-Pieters to the old town (13min)5. 2οΈβ£ Bruges (2.5hrs) β Fairytale Fever Belfry of Bruges π: In Bruges film vibes + panoramic climbs. Minnewater Lake π¦’: Insta-famous swans & bridges. Basilica of the Holy Blood βοΈ: A relic (literally) of Crusader history. 3οΈβ£ Ostend (1.5hrs) β Coastal Breeze Oostende Beach ποΈ: Quick sea fix (avoid peak summer crowds). 4οΈβ£ Brussels (Flexible) β EU & Beer EU Quarter πͺπΊ: Schuman Station β Parliamentarium (if time allows). Grand Place β¨: Golden guildhalls + Manneken Pis (check his outfit!). π‘ Whoβs This For? β Speed demons who want "a taste of everything." β Budget travelers (no extra seat fees!). β Slow travelers (youβll miss the chocolate workshops). #BelgiumByRail #FourCitiesOneDay #TrainHacking #EuroTrip