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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Merksplas is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Merksplas is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Turnhout via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Ghent to Merksplas?

The distance between Ghent and Merksplas is 110 km. The road distance is 103.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Merksplas without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ghent to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Merksplas bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Merksplas train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Merksplas?

The best way to get from Ghent to Merksplas is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €10 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Ghent to Merksplas bus arrive?

Ghent to Merksplas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ghent to Merksplas train arrive?

Ghent to Merksplas train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Merksplas?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Merksplas is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Ghent to Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 390+ hotels available in Merksplas.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Merksplas by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Merksplas Dorpbus 43b
2h 31m
€15–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
3h 14m
€11–14
Drive 103.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Merksplascar 103.8 km
1h 10m
€16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
2h 34m
€20–39

Ghent to Merksplas by train and bus

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Distance: 110 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Merksplas Dorp via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Turnhout Warande perron 1 in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Merksplas Dorp via Anvers-Berchem, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 2h 34m.

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