There are 4 ways to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€46–130Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
5h 33m€27–75Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghentcar 270.4 km
2h 57m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus flibco
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus flibco 769
6h 22m€62–125
Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent is to bus and train which costs €27 - €75 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière and arriving at Gent Sint Pieters Station via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Luxembourg and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Esch-sur-Alzette and Ghent is 302 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent, including transfers.
Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Luxembourg station.
The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière to Gent Sint Pieters Station via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and Charleroi Airport in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Flibco
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More Questions & Answers
Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.
Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Ghent.
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