There are 3 ways to get from Ghent to Bocholt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Neerpelttrain Ic / ...
3h 24m€24–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leuven Stationbus N84
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Bocholt Brouwerijbus 179
4h 44m€11–15Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Bocholtcar 148.7 km
1h 47m€23–33
Ghent to Bocholt by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bocholt is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Bocholt is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Bocholt Brouwerij via Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Neerpelt via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Ghent and Bocholt is 146 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Ghent to Bocholt, including transfers.
Ghent to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Bocholt train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Bocholt is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Bocholt, Belgium?
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Bocholt Biotechnicum via Anvers-Berchem, Neerpelt, and Neerpelt Station perron 1 in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bocholt Brouwerij via Leuven Station and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Neerpelt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leuven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Bocholt Brouwerij
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.
Ghent to Bocholt train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Bocholt is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ghent to Bocholt.
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