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The average bus between Ghent and Merchtem takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ghent to Merchtem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
64 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 57 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Station perron 3bus bus 20
  2. Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 2 to Dendermonde Station perron 6bus bus 57 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Merchtem Burchtlaanbus bus R45
2h 49m
€9

Ghent to Merchtem bus times

Buses run hourly between Ghent and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Aalst Station perron 3 and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn9h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 11m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 29m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 45m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 11m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 29m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 45m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 14m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 32m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 48m • 2 changes

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    De LijnDe LijnDe Lijn2h 36m • 2 changes
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Map of how to get from Ghent to Merchtem.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Merchtem Burchtlaan via Aalst Station perron 3, Aalst Station perron 2, and Dendermonde Station perron 4 in around 2h 49m.

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