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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$45
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$81
Fastest journey on Oct 15
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
2 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 15
14
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Ghent will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Utrecht to Ghent without transferring at least 2 times.
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9310Trains from Utrecht to Ghent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€26) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€26) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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610+ 9512+ 19710+ 4017 | 5:43 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h49 | 8:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 3 transfers | |
2812+ 9310+ 19710 | 6:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 8:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2014+ 9516+ 708 | 6:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2816 · 708+ 9416 | 7:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2816+ 708+ 9316 | 7:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 9:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2018+ 9520+ 19714 | 7:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 10:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2820+ 19714+ 9322 | 8:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 10:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2022+ 9524+ 19734 | 8:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 11:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2824 · 19734+ 9428 | 9:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 11:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2824+ 9328+ 19734 | 9:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 11:32 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2026+ 9528+ 19716 | 9:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 12:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2030+ 9532+ 19718 | 10:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 1:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2832+ 9340+ 19718 | 11:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 1:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2034+ 9536+ 19720 | 11:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 2:32 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2 transfers | |
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Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, Belgian art, and rotating exhibitions. Essential for understanding Ghent's artistic heritage.
Bold contemporary art museum beside the fine arts museum, known for modern Belgian and international works and ambitious temporary shows.
Museum in the former Bijloke abbey and hospital complex exploring the city's history through objects, stories, and changing exhibitions.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and river views. It is Ghent's signature postcard scene and one of the best places for a stroll.
Opposite the Graslei, this elegant quay offers classic canal panoramas, boat departures, and some of the city's finest evening views.
Lively square in the medieval core surrounded by major landmarks. A practical meeting point and excellent base for exploring central Ghent.
A creamy Gentian stew of chicken or veal with mushrooms, meatballs and white wine, traditionally served with fries or bread.
A rich mash of potatoes with carrots and onions, often served with sausage or bacon; a classic hearty Flemish comfort dish.
A smooth mustard from nearby East Flanders, known for its strong fresh heat and traditional stone-ground character.
City brewery and taproom pouring house-brewed gruut beers with a relaxed atmosphere and good introduction to Ghent beer culture.
Historic brasserie in central Ghent known for refined Belgian classics, seafood and elegant Art Nouveau surroundings.
Traditional restaurant focused on East Flemish cuisine, especially waterzooi and other regional dishes, in a warm classic setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Brussels in some areas, but pricier than smaller Belgian cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up for taxis, and small change is enough at cafes.
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Gent Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Utrecht to Ghent trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
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