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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Ghent is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vaals and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Vaals to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Vaals to Ghent?

The distance between Vaals and Ghent is 208 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Vaals to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Ghent bus from?

Vaals to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Ghent train from?

Vaals to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Ghent?

The best way to get from Vaals to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Vaals to Ghent bus arrive?

Vaals to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Vaals to Ghent train arrive?

Vaals to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Ghent is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Vaals to Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 859+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Vaals to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 44m
€36–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
5h 20m
€19–29
Drive 193.2 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Ghentcar 193.2 km
2h 16m
€35–50
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 50m
€35–163

Vaals to Ghent by bus and train

288Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.2 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Vaals, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Ghent Dampoort twice daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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