There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 56m€35–72Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 803 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
4h 8m€27–57Drive 177.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mercar 177.7 km
1h 48m€28–40Train via Lille
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 2m€35–72
Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Boulogne Tintelleries via Lille Flandres and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ghent and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 213 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ghent to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Boulogne Tintelleries via Lille Flandres and Calais Ville in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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