What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ghent is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 17h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest Obor and arriving at Ghent. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 17h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Ghent?

The distance between Bucharest and Ghent is 1845 km. The road distance is 2196.1 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ghent without a car is to bus which takes 17h 21m and costs €25 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Ghent?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bucharest to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ghent bus from?

Bucharest to Ghent bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Bucharest Obor station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ghent train from?

Bucharest to Ghent train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Ghent?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ghent is to bus which takes 17h 21m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €600 and takes 31h 47m.

Where does the Bucharest to Ghent bus arrive?

Bucharest to Ghent bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Ghent station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:56 PM in Bucharest and 7:56 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Bucharest to Ghent train arrive?

Bucharest to Ghent train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Ghent is 2196 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 817+ hotels available in Ghent.

Bucharest to Ghent - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Ghent by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 36m
€138–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Ghentbus
17h 21m
€25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
31h 47m
€286–563
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
34h 53m
€157–273
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 9m
€112–275
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
7h 50m
€165–398
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OTP - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
8h 37m
€144–399
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
40h 20m
€163–280
Drive 2,196.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Ghentcar 2,196.1 km
21h 8m
€341–492
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ghentcar
23h
€335–1,343

Bucharest to Ghent by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 47mAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,844.6 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Ghent, Belgium?

Tarsin operates a bus from Bucharest Obor to Ghent once a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 17h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 31h 47m.

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