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Compare bus and train for Calais to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calais to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Calais to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Calais to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Ghent:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Ghent costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Ghent as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with SNCF to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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