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Madrid to Ghent Bus Schedule
Bus from Madrid to Ghent: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Madrid to Ghent. Traveling by bus from Madrid to Ghent usually takes around 24 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 22 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 816 mi (1314 km) |
| Shortest duration | 22h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $147.67 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Madrid to Ghent?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madrid to Ghent. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5 | 1d 0h 15m | $186.98 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Madrid to Ghent, and usually makes the trip in about 24 hours and 15 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madrid to Ghent
The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 816 miles from Madrid to Ghent. However, the fastest bus only takes 22 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Madrid to Ghent, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Madrid?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Madrid has two bus stations with service to Ghent.
All bus stations in Madrid:
Central Bus Station
Madrid Airport (T4)
Where does the bus arrive in Ghent?
Main arrival station: Oktrooiplein
All buses from Madrid arrive at one main station in Ghent.
All bus stations in Ghent:
Oktrooiplein
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