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

The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €7 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Merchtem and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg via Dendermonde Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Merchtem and Ghent?

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 7m.

How far is it from Merchtem to Ghent?

The distance between Merchtem and Ghent is 42 km. The road distance is 50.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €9 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Merchtem to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merchtem to Ghent bus from?

Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.

Where do I catch the Merchtem to Ghent train from?

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

Train or bus from Merchtem to Ghent?

The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €9 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Merchtem to Ghent bus arrive?

Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Dendermonde Station perron 4.

Where does the Merchtem to Ghent train arrive?

Merchtem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Termonde station.

Can I drive from Merchtem to Ghent?

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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Merchtem to Ghent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Merchtem to Ghent by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Merchtem to Termondetrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
1h 7m
€10–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4bus R45
2. Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 3 to Ledeberg P+R Ledebergbus 238 / ...
2h 48m
€6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4bus R45
2. Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
1h 33m
€10–16
Drive 50.4 km
1. Drive from Merchtem to Ghentcar 50.4 km
47 min
€8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merchtem to Ghenttaxi 50.4 km
47 min
€130–160

Merchtem to Ghent by train

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg via Dendermonde Station perron 3 in around 2h 48m.

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