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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Contern is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Contern is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Contern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent station to Contern. However, there are services departing from Gent Sint Pieters Station and arriving at Contern, Kiircheplaz via Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Contern?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Contern. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Sandweiler-Contern, Gare via Bruxelles-Midi and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ghent to Contern?

The distance between Ghent and Contern is 292 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Contern without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ghent to Contern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Contern bus from?

Ghent to Contern bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Gent Sint Pieters Station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Contern train from?

Ghent to Contern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Contern?

The best way to get from Ghent to Contern is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Ghent to Contern bus arrive?

Ghent to Contern bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Contern train arrive?

Ghent to Contern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Contern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Contern is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ghent to Contern.

Where can I stay near Contern?

There are 817+ hotels available in Contern.

Ghent to Contern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Contern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
5h 15m
€28–42
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus 299 / ...
6h 23m
€20–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 770
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus flibco
5h 57m
€35–48
Drive 277.9 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Conterncar 277.9 km
2h 59m
€43–63
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Ghent to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
4h 13m
€112–313

Ghent to Contern by train

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Contern, Luxembourg?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Sandweiler-Contern, Gare via Bruxelles-Midi, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Contern, Kiircheplaz via Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade in around 5h 57m.

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