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 TermondeS10 / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-PierreL / ...
1h 12m€9–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4R45
- Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 12238 / ...
2h 50m€6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4R45
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-PierreL / ...
1h 35m€8–11Drive 50.4 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Ghent50.4 km
46 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Ghent50.4 km
46 min€130–160
Merchtem to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €7 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 12 via Dendermonde Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
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 €8 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Merchtem to Ghent, including transfers.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
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 €8 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 50m.
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 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 12 via Dendermonde Station perron 3 in around 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Dendermonde Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Dendermonde Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxi Brussels
- Phone
- +32 485106311
- Website
- taxi-bruxelles.com
Taxi Bleus
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484975975
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
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More Questions & Answers
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Dendermonde Station perron 4.
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 46 min to drive from Merchtem to Ghent.
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