Bordeaux to Ghent: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.1 miles 761.4 km · straight line
567.7 miles estimated 913.7 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
€101 - €124 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bordeaux from Ghent?

The distance from Bordeaux to Ghent is 473.1 miles (761.4 km) as the crow flies. Ghent is located NNE of Bordeaux. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.7 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Bordeaux is in France, while Ghent is in Belgium.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bordeaux and Ghent. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bordeaux to Ghent

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min €101 - €124 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bordeaux & Ghent

Quick Facts

Bordeaux
44.84°N, 0.58°W
Europe/Paris
6m elevation
Ghent
51.05°N, 3.72°E
Europe/Brussels
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients