Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 17 m
Average
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
Distance | 104 miles (167 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 17 min | |
Average train ticket price | $82 (€73) | |
Train frequency | 10 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Eurostar, Thalys, SNCB or SNCB | IC |
Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam cover the 104 miles (167 km) long route taking on average 2 h 17 min with our travel partners like Eurostar, Thalys, SNCB or SNCB | IC. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $62 (€55), but the average price of train tickets is $82 (€73). Travelers depart most frequently from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Find the best trains from Ghent to Amsterdam with Omio's travel partners Eurostar, SNCB and Thalys from $62 (€55). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Ghent and Amsterdam. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Ghent, you have various train station options to start your route from including Gent St Pieters and Gent-Dampoort. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your trip in train stations like Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Amstel.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gent St Pieters, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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