There are 4 ways to get from Westerlo to Ghent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Olen to Anvers-Berchemtrain S33 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h 3m€18–30Line 54 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus 54
- Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2bus X42 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3h 44m€10–14Bus, train
- Take the bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef to Mechelen Station perron 11bus 51a
- Take the train from Malines to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
2h 38m€13–19Drive 103.4 km
- Drive from Westerlo to Ghentcar 103.4 km
1h 11m€17–24
Westerlo to Ghent by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westerlo to Ghent is to line 54 bus and bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Westerlo to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Westerlo to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Herentals Station perron 5 and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Westerlo to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Olen and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Westerlo and Ghent is 103 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.
The best way to get from Westerlo to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Westerlo to Ghent, including transfers.
Westerlo to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. station.
Westerlo to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Olen station.
The best way to get from Westerlo to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can line 54 bus and bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Westerlo, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. to Gand-Dampoort via Olen Station, Olen, and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. to Ghent Dampoort via Herentals Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Olen to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef to Mechelen Station perron 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef Boerenkrijgl. to Herentals Station afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Herentals Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Westerlo to Ghent bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Herentals Station afstaphalte.
Westerlo to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westerlo to Ghent is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Westerlo to Ghent.
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