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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Ghentby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ghent by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    2h 59m
    €52–228

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    13h 22m
    €244–486

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ghentcar car
    27h 16m
    €466–668

  4. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUB - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train
    3h 56m
    €72–329

  5. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus bus
    4h 10m
    €74–244

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Wexford Stnbus bus 740
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    31h 59m
    €460–662

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ghent by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ghent, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ghent. However, you can fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, then take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Gand-Saint-Pierre via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 22m.

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