There are 6 ways to get from Merchtem to Ghent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merchtem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Trn
36 min€7–15Line 40 bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Aalst Station perron 1bus 40
- Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24bus 20
1h 52m€6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4bus R45
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
1h 25m€8–14Drive 50.4 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Ghentcar 50.4 km
47 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Ghenttaxi 50.4 km
47 min€130–170Train via Termonde
- Take the train from Merchtem to Termondetrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
1h 1m€7–15
Merchtem to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to line 40 bus and line 20 bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to train which takes 36 min and costs €7 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Aalst Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merchtem and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Merchtem and Ghent is 42 km. The road distance is 50.4 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs €7 - €15.
The train from Merchtem to Gand-Saint-Pierre takes 36 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Ghent is to train which takes 36 min and costs €7 - €15. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and line 20 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Merchtem to Gand-Saint-Pierre once a week. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24 via Aalst Station perron 1 and Aalst Station perron 3 in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Merchtem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Aalst Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aalst Station perron 3 to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €130–170
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
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More Questions & Answers
Merchtem to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Aalst Station perron 1.
Merchtem to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Ghent is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Merchtem to Ghent.
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