How to travel from Amsterdam to Ghent

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to Ghent

Distance104 miles (167 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$10 - $219
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $219 (€198) • 45 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 104 miles (167 km) between Amsterdam and Ghent. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, KLM or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Ghent.

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from Amsterdam to Ghent

How to get from Amsterdam to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM3h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:35PMGent, Ghent
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:10PM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:30PMGent, Ghent
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1701
06:55AM0h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:35AMBrussels Airport
$8781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9528+PKP Intercity19716
10:04AM2h28
Amsterdam Zuid
12:32PMGhent St Pieters
$791One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity19734
09:04AM2h28
Amsterdam Zuid
11:32AMGhent St Pieters
$791One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9520+PKP Intercity19714
08:04AM2h28
Amsterdam Zuid
10:32AMGhent St Pieters
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM3h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:30PMGent, Ghent
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM3h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:30PMGent, Ghent
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:50PMGent, Ghent
$231One-way
0 transfers
Edelweiss AirLX725+Brussels AirlinesLX4556
09:50AM3h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$6271One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX737+Brussels AirlinesLX4556
07:00AM6h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$6271One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH987+Brussels AirlinesLH5574
08:50AM4h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$6421One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Ghent

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Ghent, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Ghent

Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Ghent.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Ghent. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Ghent:

Taking a bus costs $209 (€189) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $219 (€198) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $17 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $27 (€25).

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Ghent is by flight, which takes on average 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 10 min on average.

Train takes on average 2 h 23 min.

The Amsterdam to Ghent distance is around 104 miles (167 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Ghent is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Ghent as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Ghent:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Ghent:

  • You can travel between Amsterdam and Ghent by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Ghent.
  • You can go to Ghent from Amsterdam by plane with KLM, KLM Cityhopper or SWISS. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $219 (€198) with KLM Cityhopper from Amsterdam to Ghent on Omio.
  • You can travel to Ghent from Amsterdam by train with Eurostar or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $34 (€30) with Eurostar from Amsterdam to Ghent.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Ghent with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Ghent with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.

Direct services to Ghent tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Amsterdam to Ghent don't make Ghent their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Ghent are Brussels, Bruges, Paris or Charleroi, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Ghent to any of these top destinations today!
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