There are 3 ways to get from Spa to Ghent by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 388 bus, train
best- Take the bus from SPA Place Royale to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai Abus 388
- Take the train from Verviers-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 43m€32–53Drive 188.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Spa to Ghentcar 188.1 km
2h 12m€30–44Train
- Take the train from Pepinster to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€32–53
Spa to Ghent by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spa to Ghent is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Spa to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Spa to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Spa-Géronstère and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Pepinster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Spa and Ghent is 198 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Spa to Ghent without a car is to line 388 bus and train which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Spa to Ghent, including transfers.
Spa to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pepinster station.
Spa to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spa to Ghent is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Spa to Ghent.
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What companies run services between Spa, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Pepinster to Gand-Saint-Pierre hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Verviers-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Pepinster to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from SPA Place Royale to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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