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How to get fromBoom to Ghentby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boom to Antwerpen-Zuidtrain train Stoptrein / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
    1h 17m
    €12–19

  2. Drive  60.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boom to Ghentcar car 60.8 km
    46 min
    €10–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boom RMS 2 to Antwerpen Station Zuidbus bus 29b
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic / ...
    1h 42m
    €12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boom to Ghenttaxi taxi 60.8 km
    46 min
    €160–200

  5. Line 50 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boom Advokaatstraat to Antwerpen Station Zuidbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 822 / ...
    2h 51m
    €10–14

Boom to Ghent by train

Calendar232Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Boom to Gand-Dampoort via Antwerpen-Zuid and Anvers-Sud in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boom Advokaatstraat to Ghent Dampoort via Antwerpen Station Zuid, Antwerpen Opera, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 2h 51m.

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