The average bus between Merchtem and Ghent takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merchtem to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Merchtem and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merchtem is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Ghent at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Aalst Station perron 1 and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Merchtem station and arriving at Ghent station via Aalst Station perron 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24.
The distance between Merchtem and Ghent is 37.5 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Aalst Station perron 1 and Aalst Station perron 3 in around 1h 56m.