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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Heerlen is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Heerlen is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Maastricht via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ghent to Heerlen?

The distance between Ghent and Heerlen is 209 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ghent to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Ghent to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Ghent to Heerlen bus arrive?

Ghent to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Ghent to Heerlen train arrive?

Ghent to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Heerlen is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Ghent to Heerlen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Heerlen?

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Ghent to Heerlen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
2h 50m
€36–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastrichtbus N84
4h 20m
€17–31
Drive 183.6 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Heerlencar 183.6 km
1h 53m
€34–48
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
2h 54m
€36–94

Ghent to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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