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

The cheapest way to get from Hasselt to Ghent is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hasselt to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Hasselt and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hasselt Station station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hasselt and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hasselt and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Hasselt to Ghent?

The distance between Hasselt and Ghent is 145 km. The road distance is 138.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hasselt to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €13 - €20.

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

The train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierre takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Ghent bus from?

Hasselt to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Ghent train from?

Hasselt to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.

Train or bus from Hasselt to Ghent?

The best way to get from Hasselt to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Hasselt to Ghent bus arrive?

Hasselt to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Hasselt to Ghent train arrive?

Hasselt to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Hasselt to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Hasselt to Ghent is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Hasselt to Ghent.

How do I get a train ticket from Hasselt to Ghent?

Book your Hasselt to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hasselt to Ghent?

Book your Hasselt to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 814+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Hasselt to Ghent by train, bus, or car

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Hasselt to Ghent by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.9 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Hasselt, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Ghent Dampoort once daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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