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

The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Ghent is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Ghent is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bocholt and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Bocholt station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bocholt bus station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bocholt and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Aalten and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Bocholt to Ghent?

The distance between Bocholt and Ghent is 283 km. The road distance is 253.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bocholt to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Bocholt to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Ghent bus from?

Bocholt to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bocholt bus station.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Ghent train from?

Bocholt to Ghent train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Aalten station.

Train or bus from Bocholt to Ghent?

The best way to get from Bocholt to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Bocholt to Ghent bus arrive?

Bocholt to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Bocholt to Ghent train arrive?

Bocholt to Ghent train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bocholt to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Ghent is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bocholt to Ghent.

How do I get a train ticket from Bocholt to Ghent?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bocholt to Ghent?

Book your Bocholt to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bocholt to Ghent by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
5h 17m
€44–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bocholt bus station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus N69
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Ghent Dampoortbus 800
5h 50m
€22–37
Drive 253.3 km
1. Drive from Bocholt to Ghentcar 253.3 km
3h 11m
€40–57
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Wesel to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
5h 26m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
7h 33m
€61–111

Bocholt to Ghent by bus and train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Gand-Dampoort via Aalten, Busstation/Bahnhof, Aalten, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bocholt bus station to Ghent Dampoort via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum in around 5h 50m.

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