Ghent to Amsterdam train
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Fastest train times from Ghent to Amsterdam
Fastest Journey
2 h 17 m
Average
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
168 km
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Ghent to Amsterdam
 | Distance | 104 miles (167 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 17 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $57 (€53) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Eurostar, Thalys, SNCB or SNCB | IC |
Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam cover the 104 miles (167 km) long trip 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. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $57 (€53), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $56 (€52). Travelers depart most frequently from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Train companies: Thalys, Eurostar and SNCB from Ghent to Amsterdam trains
Buy your official Thalys, Eurostar and SNCB train tickets from Ghent to Amsterdam from $56 (€52) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Amsterdam from Ghent with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Thalys is one of the best options when traveling by train from Ghent to Amsterdam. Omio quickly shows you current Thalys train schedules for the Ghent - Amsterdam route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest trip available. The distance from Ghent to Amsterdam is around 104 miles (167 km) and the cheapest Thalys one-way ticket you can book starts at $56 (€52). As you check the latest Ghent to Amsterdam train schedule from Thalys for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Amsterdam safely. If you search for Thalys tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Thalys ticket to Amsterdam from Ghent so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
- Average Price: $56
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from Ghent to Amsterdam in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to Amsterdam from Ghent, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train between Ghent and Amsterdam.
SNCB tickets to Amsterdam from Ghent are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect route with SNCB from Ghent to Amsterdam all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current SNCB train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 104 miles (167 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the SNCB train, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Ghent to Amsterdam routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best SNCB Ghent to Amsterdam train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the SNCB train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Amsterdam with SNCB!
SNCB from Ghent to Amsterdam train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 8 min
- SNCB frequency: 10 a day
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%.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam
Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands by train is: Fully open.
Can I enter Netherlands from Belgium?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Ghent?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
All travelers in Netherlands must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 7/28/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Amsterdam from Ghent as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Amsterdam to Ghent is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Belgium from Netherlands?
Reentry to 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?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
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: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 7/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Ghent from Amsterdam here.
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, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Amstel.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Gent St Pieters to Amsterdam Centraal.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gent St Pieters, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city center.
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