What is the train station in Ghent called?
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Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ghent has two railway stations: Gent-Sint-Pieters and Gent-Dampoort. There are train connections to the main station Gent-Sint-Pieters from all Belgian cities. There is also a direct line to this railway station from Zaventem airport.
Are there lockers at Ghent train station?
Handy left luggage offices in Ghent’s train stations At the Gent Sint-Pieters and Gent Dampoort train stations, there are luggage storage facilities with lockers where you can leave your bags without any worries.
Does Gent have an airport?
The closest airport to Ghent is Brussels National Airport (BRU), a.k.a. Zaventem, 42 miles/67 kilometers from Ghent. There are direct flights to all major European cities several times per day.
How do I get to Ghent?
- By air. Belgium’s international airport is situated in Zaventem, on the outskirts of Brussels.
- By bus. If you are planning to travel by bus or coach, you can check CheckMyBus or Busbud.
- By car. If you decide to come by car, you will find Ghent at the crossroads of two large motorways:
- By train. Train Stations.
How long is Eurostar from London to Ghent?
2hrs 49mins
How long is the Eurostar train journey from London to Ghent? Typically, the train journey from London to Ghent takes 2hrs 49mins. When you view the available tickets, you will be able to see the length of the train journey for each departure time.
How to get to Gent-Sint-Pieters?
Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station is where you will start. It is easy to get into the city from here. Take the tram, bus or a taxi. Prefer exploring at your own pace? Simply hire a bicycle! You can also get a bite to eat in and around the station.
How do I get to Sint-Pieters?
Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station is where you will start. It is easy to get into the city from here. Take the tram, bus or a taxi. Prefer exploring at your own pace?
What does Gent-Sint-Pieters stand for?
Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station ( Dutch: Station Gent-Sint-Pieters, French: Gare de Gand-Saint-Pierre) is the main railway station in Ghent, Belgium, and the fourth-busiest in Belgium and busiest in Flanders, with 17.65 million passengers a year. Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station with the glass canopy.
When was the Sint-Pieters railway station in Ghent built?
At the occasion of the 1913 world exhibition in Ghent, a new Sint-Pieters railway station was built. It was designed by architect Louis Cloquet and finished in 1912 just before the World Exhibition. The station is built in an eclectic style with a long corridor dividing the building in its length which provides access to diverse facilities.
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