There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Somme by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
3h 24m€36–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus N1325 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
4h 43m€14–23Drive 179 km
- Drive from Ghent to Sommecar 179 km
2h 21m€29–42Train via Queneuder
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
3h 49m€35–60
Ghent to Somme by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Somme is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Somme is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Somme. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Queneuder via Lille and Gare du Nord quai F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Somme. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at St Roch Somme via Lille Flandres and Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Ghent and Somme is 199 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 24m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 24m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Somme, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to St Roch Somme via Lille Flandres and Amiens in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Queneuder via Lille, Amiens, and Gare du Nord quai F in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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