There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Somme 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 Amienstrain Ter
3h 8m€37–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus N1325 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 55m€15–24Drive 179 km
- Drive from Ghent to Sommecar 179 km
2h 21m€34–49Train via Queneuder
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
3h 53m€37–60
Ghent to Somme by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Somme is to bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Somme is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Somme. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Amiens via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Somme. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Amiens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ghent and Somme is 198 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Somme without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ghent to Somme, including transfers.
Ghent to Somme bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Somme train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Somme is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Somme, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Hortillonnages via Lille Flandres, Amiens, and Gare du Nord quai C in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amiens via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ghent to Somme bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Somme train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Somme is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ghent to Somme.
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