You can get from Ghent to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
To get from Ghent to Amsterdam on Mar 24 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 104 miles (167 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $10 - $51 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 3 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 3 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Travel 104 miles (167 km) by bus, flight or train to Amsterdam from Ghent. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Ghent to Amsterdam.
Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of entry into Netherlands:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Amsterdam from Ghent.
The current restriction level for returning to Ghent, Belgium from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Ghent from Amsterdam here.
You can travel to Amsterdam from Ghent 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Amsterdam is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a train is usually $8 (€7) less than taking a bus to Amsterdam, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
Taking a train is usually $41 (€36) less than taking a flight to Amsterdam, which costs on average $51 (€45) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Ghent is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 15 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by flight can take on average 4 h 15 min.
The distance from Ghent to Amsterdam is approximately 104 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Amsterdam from Ghent as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ghent to Amsterdam:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Amsterdam 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.
When planning your trip from Ghent to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Ghent to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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