What is the cheapest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Houthalen-Helchteren and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Houthalen Laak and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent?

The distance between Houthalen-Helchteren and Ghent is 165 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.

How do I travel from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 47m and costs €27 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent bus from?

Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where does the Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent bus arrive?

Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Can I drive from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 864+ hotels available in Ghent.

Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Houthalen Laak to Hasselt Station perron 10bus X18 / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 47m
€27–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
4h 10m
€14–22
Drive 140.1 km
1. Drive from Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghentcar 140.1 km
1h 29m
€22–31

Houthalen-Helchteren to Ghent by bus and train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.9 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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