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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Westerlo is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Westerlo is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Westerlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Westerlo. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Herentals Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Westerlo?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Westerlo. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Olen via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Ghent to Westerlo?

The distance between Ghent and Westerlo is 98 km. The road distance is 101.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Westerlo without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 34m and costs €13 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Ghent to Westerlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Westerlo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Westerlo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Westerlo?

The best way to get from Ghent to Westerlo is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Ghent to Westerlo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ghent to Westerlo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Westerlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Westerlo is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ghent to Westerlo.

Where can I stay near Westerlo?

There are 351+ hotels available in Westerlo.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Malinestrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Westerlo de Merodedreefbus 51a
2h 34m
€13–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus X42 / ...
3h 40m
€11–13
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Olentrain S33 / ...
2h 42m
€18–32
Drive 101.9 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Westerlocar 101.9 km
1h 9m
€16–23

Ghent to Westerlo by train and bus

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.5 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. via Anvers-Berchem, Olen, and Olen Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, and Herentals Station perron 3 in around 3h 40m.

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