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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Turnhout is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Turnhout is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Turnhout Zeshoek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Turnhout?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Turnhout. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Ghent to Turnhout?

The distance between Ghent and Turnhout is 132 km. The road distance is 103.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Turnhout without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €22 - €45.

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

The train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Turnhout takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Turnhout bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Turnhout train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Ghent to Turnhout is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Ghent to Turnhout bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ghent to Turnhout train arrive?

Ghent to Turnhout train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Turnhout station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Turnhout?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Turnhout is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ghent to Turnhout.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Turnhout by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Turnhouttrain T
1h 43m
€22–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoekbus 416 / ...
2h 27m
€8–11
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
2h 6m
€13–22
Drive 103.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Turnhoutcar 103.8 km
1h 8m
€16–24
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
2h 10m
€17–36

Ghent to Turnhout by train

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Distance: 131.6 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Turnhout once daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Turnhout Zeshoek via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 2h 27m.

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