How to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Amsterdam 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 flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $250.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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Driving

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

$640

Average price

$51

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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30m

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3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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30m

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3h 53m

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53m

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3h 0m

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2h 59m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.5 - 1.0kg

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Eurocity Direct

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KLM Cityhopper

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $613 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $640 (€515).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ghent and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Ghent to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM3h30
    Gent, Ghent
    10:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM3h30
    Gent, Ghent
    10:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1700
    6:20 AM0h50
    Brussels Airport
    7:10 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional18237+EuroCity9271+NS International | IC Brussel3589
    8:32 PM3h21
    Ghent St Pieters
    11:53 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Regional18235+EuroCity9263+NS International | IC Brussel3581
    6:35 PM3h18
    Ghent St Pieters
    9:53 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity729+Eurocity Direct9531
    8:27 AM2h28
    Ghent St Pieters
    10:55 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM3h15
    Gent, Ghent
    11:15 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1671
    9:00 PM2h50
    Gent, Ghent
    11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 AM3h30
    Gent, Ghent
    1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5585+LufthansaLH2306
    9:35 AM6h45
    Brussels Airport
    4:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5569+LufthansaLH992
    9:30 AM4h30
    Brussels Airport
    2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3431One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1005 · LH992
    8:30 AM5h30
    Brussels Airport
    2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3431One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Ghent to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

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

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Ghent to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $613 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $640 (€515).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

The distance from Ghent to Amsterdam is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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