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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ghent is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €230 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ghent is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Gent-Dampoort via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.

How far is it from Limerick to Ghent?

The distance between Limerick and Ghent is 1040 km.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Ghent without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Limerick to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Ghent bus from?

Limerick to Ghent bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Ghent bus arrive?

Limerick to Ghent bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

What is the time difference between Limerick and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Limerick. It is currently 4:02 PM in Limerick and 5:02 PM in Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 782+ hotels available in Ghent.

Limerick to Ghent - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Limerick to Ghent by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Fly Shannon Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SNN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
8h 18m
€106–235
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 19m
€64–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ghentcar
27h 58m
€229–522
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
5. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
28h 12m
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ORK - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
8h 21m
€118–295
Fly Shannon Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SNN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
8h 32m
€78–248
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
7h 44m
€122–349
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
32h 22m
€220–513

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Ghent.

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Distance: 1,039.9 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ghent, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Ghent. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, then take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Ghent via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 27h 58m.

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