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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lochem is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Lochem is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Lochem?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lochem. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Lochem via Anvers-Central, Breda and Zutphen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Ghent to Lochem?

The distance between Ghent and Lochem is 265 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Lochem without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Ghent to Lochem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Lochem train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Lochem?

The best way to get from Ghent to Lochem is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Ghent to Lochem train arrive?

Ghent to Lochem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Lochem?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Lochem is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ghent to Lochem.

Where can I stay near Lochem?

There are 615+ hotels available in Lochem.

Ghent to Lochem - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ghent to Lochem 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-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Breda to Zutphentrain
4h 22m
€40–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Arnhem Central Stationbus 822
6h 31m
€20–40
Drive 262.7 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Lochemcar 262.7 km
3h 8m
€47–68

Ghent to Lochem by train

236Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.9 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Lochem, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Lochem via Anvers-Central, Breda, and Zutphen in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Arnhem Central Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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