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 which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

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 €24 - €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 40m.

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 5h and costs €21 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

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.

Where can I stay near Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Maasmechelen Mechelse Heide.

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 5h 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 / ...
5h
€21–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt StationN84
5h 40m
€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

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5hAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.5 km
Duration: 5h

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Station once daily. Tickets cost €9–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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