Virail helps thousands of travelers plan their journeys every year. How? It's easy. Just enter the dates on which you plan to travel from Ghent to Alken. Our powerful engine will look at the data from thousands of travel providers, then show you all the available routes. You can choose to travel however you want. Decide on the type of transport you want to use, what time of day you'd like to set off and whether you'd like a direct journey or one with connections. When you've found your ideal route, Virail will redirect you to the web page of the provider. There, you can make your booking, then it's time to prepare for your trip.
Prices will vary when you travel from Ghent to Alken. On average, though, you'll pay about € 19.81 for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as € 19, but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.
| Best price | € 19.20 |
| Journey duration | 2 h 18 min |
| Connections per day | 155 |
| First departure | 02:54 |
| Last departure | 23:38 |
| Distance | 113 km |
The journey between Ghent and Alken by train usually takes 2 h 18 min to cover a distance of 113 km. The shortest journey from Ghent to Alken will take you 1 h 43 min. Remember, as always, that this time does not include any delays that might occur due to weather conditions, construction, or unexpected diversions and disruptions. If arriving in Alken quickly is a priority for you, look for express or non-stop services. You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Virail will allow you to explore all your options and come to a decision that suits your needs.
The first journey of the night departs from Ghent at 01:59. If you prefer to travel later in that night, the last departure will leave at 23:38. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Ghent and Alken. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side.
There are different options to choose from when traveling between Ghent and Alken. You can start your journey in Ghent at stations such as Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters, Merelbeke, Gent Dampoort B2 [De Lijn], Gent Dampoort D1 [De Lijn], Wondelgem Station [De Lijn], Tronchiennes / Drongen, Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort, Wondelgem, Drongen Brug [De Lijn] and Gentbrugge. These connect to stations including Alken in Alken. There may not be a direct connection between all the stations in the two locations. Some providers will only serve a selection of the stations, and you may have to travel from one station to another in the same city after arrival to reach your ultimate destination. Virail will show you both all direct routes and any connecting services which you can take to get from Ghent to Alken.
The route from Ghent to Alken is served by providers including SNCB. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 165 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Ghent 141 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Ghent to Alken, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 18 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 123 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.
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