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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol without transferring at least once.
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95359:27 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters11:47 AMSchiphol Airport$631One-way1 transfer- 19701+95318:27 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters10:47 AMSchiphol Airport$631One-way1 transfer
- 19709+954311:27 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters1:47 PMSchiphol Airport$631One-way1 transfer
- 19707+953910:27 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters12:47 PMSchiphol Airport$631One-way1 transfer
- 1811+
932911:53 AM2h10Ghent St Pieters2:03 PMSchiphol Airport$1121One-way1 transfer
730+93159:36 AM1h57Ghent-Dampoort11:33 AMSchiphol Airport$1271One-way1 transfer- 728+93037:36 AM1h57Ghent-Dampoort9:33 AMSchiphol Airport$1151One-way1 transfer
- 730+94159:36 AM1h57Ghent-Dampoort11:33 AMSchiphol Airport$1151One-way1 transfer
- 1811+942912:02 PM2h01Ghent-Dampoort2:03 PMSchiphol Airport$1151One-way1 transfer
- 1811+932912:02 PM2h01Ghent-Dampoort2:03 PMSchiphol Airport$1151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $191.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $446 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $470 (€382).
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:27 AM Ghent | 2h20 | 12:47 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 7 | |||||
| 728+9303 | 7:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 9:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 728+9303 | 7:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h57 | 9:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19701+9309 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 10:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19701+9531 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 10:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9315 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9415 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9535 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 11:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9415 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9315 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9415 | 9:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h57 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 730+9315 | 9:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 1h57 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19707+9539 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 12:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19709+9543 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 1:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19709+9327 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 1:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
| 19709+9427 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 1:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Netherlands
Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, SNCB from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trainsEurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Most Ghent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains use the Gent St Pieters to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Gentbrugge from Ghent city centre
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge train station facilities and services
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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