What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Grand Place?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Grand Place is to bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Grand Place?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Grand Place is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Grand Place?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Grand Place. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Grand-Place via Suede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Grand Place?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Bruxelles-Central. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Ghent to Grand Place?

The distance between Ghent and Grand Place is 55 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Grand Place without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Grand Place without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Grand Place?

The train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Central takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Grand Place bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Grand Place train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Grand Place?

The best way to get from Ghent to Grand Place is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Ghent to Grand Place bus arrive?

Ghent to Grand Place bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

Where does the Ghent to Grand Place train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Grand Place?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Grand Place is 58 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Ghent to Grand Place.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Grand Place?

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Where can I stay near Grand Place?

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Ghent to Grand Place - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Grand Place by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
1h 2m
€9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels Southbus N84
1h 24m
€8–11
Drive 58.5 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Grand Placecar 58.5 km
45 min
€9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ghent to Grand Placetaxi 58.5 km
45 min
€150–180

Ghent to Grand Place by train and foot

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.8 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Grand Place, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels South twice daily. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 1h.

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