There are 3 ways to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic / ...
2h 37m€33–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Stationbus N84
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Maasmechelen Centrumbus X44
3h 53m€16–22Drive 161.1 km
- Drive from Ghent to Maasmechelencar 161.1 km
1h 38m€27–39
Ghent to Maasmechelen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Maasmechelen. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Maasmechelen Centrum via Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Maasmechelen. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Genk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Ghent and Maasmechelen is 177 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen, including transfers.
Ghent to Maasmechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Maasmechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Maasmechelen is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Maasmechelen, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maasmechelen Centrum via Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Maasmechelen Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Ghent to Maasmechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.
Ghent to Maasmechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Maasmechelen is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ghent to Maasmechelen.
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