What is the cheapest way to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

The cheapest way to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide is to bus and line 44 bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

The fastest way to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Gent, Zuid(Centrum) and Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

No, there is no direct bus from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide via Hasselt Station perron 14 and Maasmechelen Rijksweg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

The distance between Gent, Zuid(Centrum) and Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide is 182 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.

Where do I catch the Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide bus from?

Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

The best way to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €21 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 44 bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide bus arrive?

Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Can I drive from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

Yes, the driving distance between Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide.

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Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide

Q: How long does it take to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide, including transfers.

There are 3 ways to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to GenkIc / ...
4h 56m
€21–28
Bus, line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt StationN84
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Maasmechelen Rijksweg44 / ...
5h 26m
€15–36
Drive 156.5 km
1. Drive from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide156.5 km
1h 36m
€24–35

Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide by bus and train

9Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide.

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Distance: 182.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Gent, Zuid(Centrum), Belgium and Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide via Ghent Dampoort, Hasselt Station perron 14, and Maasmechelen Rijksweg in around 5h 26m.

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