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Train Information to Amsterdam from Ghent
 | Distance | 104 miles (167 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 8 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $74 (€60) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Thalys, SNCB | IC or Eurostar |
Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam cover the 104 miles (167 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 8 min with our travel partners like Thalys, SNCB | IC or Eurostar. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $49 (€40), but the average price of train tickets is $74 (€60). Travelers depart most frequently from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Train companies
Eurostar and Thalys trains from Ghent to Amsterdam
For as little as $49 (€40) you can travel by train between Ghent and Amsterdam with Eurostar and Thalys. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Ghent to Amsterdam train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
- Average Price: $104
Please follow the recommendations outlined by Eurostar when booking your train tickets from Ghent to Amsterdam due to the coronavirus:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- If passengers have an upcoming booking and are unable to or would rather not travel, there is a possibility to postpone their trip and claim an eVoucher. The eVoucher allows passengers to make a new booking within 12 months of the initial booking for travel until late 2021.
Train tickets from Ghent to Amsterdam: when to book to save $
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:
- Buying your train ticket from Ghent - Amsterdam 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 18% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Ghent - Amsterdam with 2 months in advance you save up to about 27% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 42%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips
Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Netherlands from Belgium?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Ghent?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
When traveling in Netherlands, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 10/20/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Ghent to Amsterdam before traveling.
Return travel from Netherlands to Belgium is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Ghent from Amsterdam?
Entry into Belgium is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Amsterdam?
Requirements for reentering:
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
What are the safety rules to follow in Ghent, Belgium?
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 10/20/21. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Ghent from Amsterdam.
When taking a train from Ghent, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Gent St Pieters and Gent-Dampoort. When you arrive in Amsterdam, your train can arrive in train stations including Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Gent St Pieters to Amsterdam Centraal.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Gent St Pieters, is located 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of Ghent.
The most popular arrival train station, Amsterdam Centraal, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center of Amsterdam.
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