There are 5 ways to get from Merchtem to Ghent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merchtem to Termondetrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
1h 12m€7–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4bus R45
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
1h 35m€8–14Drive 50.4 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Ghentcar 50.4 km
47 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Ghenttaxi 50.4 km
47 min€130–170Line 40 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Opwijk Station perron 1 to Aalst Station perron 1bus 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24bus 20
2h 16m€7
Merchtem to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to line 40 bus and line 20 bus which costs €6 - €8 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €7 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem station to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from Opwijk Station perron 1 and arriving at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Aalst Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Termonde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Merchtem and Ghent is 42 km. The road distance is 50.4 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €7 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Merchtem to Ghent, including transfers.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Opwijk Station perron 1.
Merchtem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €7 - €16. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and line 20 bus, which costs €6 - €8 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Merchtem to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Termonde in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merchtem to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Opwijk, Opwijk Station perron 1, Aalst Station perron 1, and Aalst Station perron 3 in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Opwijk Station perron 1 to Aalst Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €130–170
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
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More Questions & Answers
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Aalst Station perron 1.
Merchtem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Termonde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Ghent is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Merchtem to Ghent.
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