There are 4 ways to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 57m€33–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14bus X44
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
4h 28m€15–22Drive 161.6 km
- Drive from Maasmechelen to Ghentcar 161.6 km
1h 39m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14bus X44
- Take the train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 22m€31–48
Maasmechelen to Ghent by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Maasmechelen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Maasmechelen Centrum and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Maasmechelen to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Maasmechelen and Ghent is 177 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.
The best way to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent, including transfers.
Maasmechelen to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Maasmechelen Centrum station.
Maasmechelen to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Maasmechelen to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Maasmechelen, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierre hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Ghent Dampoort via Hasselt Station in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hasselt Station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maasmechelen to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 14.
Maasmechelen to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maasmechelen to Ghent is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Maasmechelen to Ghent.
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