How to travel from Antwerp to Ghent

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Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Ghent

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$13

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$9

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$12

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1h 38m

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1h 25m

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The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Ghent:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Ghent costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Ghent is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Antwerp and Ghent including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Antwerp to Ghent among Omio's users.

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from Antwerp to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Regional18226
    10:38 AM0h48
    Antwerp-South
    11:26 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Regional18226
    10:38 AM0h48
    Antwerp-South
    11:26 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Regional18226
    10:38 AM0h48
    Antwerp-South
    11:26 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional18222
    8:38 AM0h48
    Antwerp-South
    9:26 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity19734
    10:42 AM0h50
    Antwerp-Berchem
    11:32 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity19714
    9:42 AM0h50
    Antwerp-Berchem
    10:32 AMGhent St Pieters
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM1h05
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    12:35 PMGent, Ghent
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:35 AM0h50
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    6:25 AMGent, Ghent
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM0h50
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    8:40 PMGent, Ghent
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Antwerp to Ghent

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Ghent.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Ghent including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Ghent:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Ghent costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Ghent is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Antwerp to Ghent is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Ghent is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Ghent as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Ghent:
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Ghent by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Ghent by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Ghent with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 17 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.

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