The average bus between Merchtem and Ghent takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merchtem to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Merchtem and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merchtem is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Ghent at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Merchtem station and arriving at Ghent station via Dendermonde Station perron 4 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24.
The distance between Merchtem and Ghent is 37.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Dendermonde Station perron 3 in around 2h 53m.