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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bilzen is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Bilzen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Bilzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Bilzen. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Bilzen AZ Vesalius via Hasselt Station perron 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Bilzen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Bilzen. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Ghent to Bilzen?

The distance between Ghent and Bilzen is 150 km. The road distance is 153.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Bilzen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 31m and costs €26 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ghent to Bilzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Bilzen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Bilzen train from?

Ghent to Bilzen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Bilzen?

The best way to get from Ghent to Bilzen is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 31m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Ghent to Bilzen bus arrive?

Ghent to Bilzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Where does the Ghent to Bilzen train arrive?

Ghent to Bilzen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Bilzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Bilzen is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ghent to Bilzen.

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

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
2h 31m
€26–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Stationbus N84
3h 46m
€15–21
Drive 153.2 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Bilzencar 153.2 km
1h 34m
€25–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Bilzen AZ Vesaliusbus 20a / ...
2h 41m
€28–42
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
2h 56m
€28–45

Ghent to Bilzen by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.6 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bilzen via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 3h.

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