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Travel Information to Amsterdam from Ghent

distanceDistance104 miles (167 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$10 - $393
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $393 (€341) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM or PKP Intercity

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

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from Ghent to Amsterdam

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

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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.

FlixBus
07:00AM3h10
Ghent
10:10AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:00AM3h10
Ghent
10:10AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
KLM Cityhopper
08:00AM0h50
Brussels Airport (BRU)
08:50AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$9791One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:55AM3h35
Ghent
11:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:50AM4h10
Ghent
03:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:25AM3h30
Ghent
10:55AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$441One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
10:35AM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
11:30AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$9791One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
03:05PM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
04:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$9791One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
06:10AM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
07:05AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$9791One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Ghent to Amsterdam

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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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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Ghent to Amsterdam

BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM and Eurostar will get you from Ghent to Amsterdam at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains to Amsterdam from Ghent. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Amsterdam from Ghent: Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Amsterdam

        FAQs: 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 travel options between Ghent and Amsterdam. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Ghent is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

        A bus is $383 (€332) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $393 (€341) from Ghent to Amsterdam.

        Taking a bus costs $26 (€23) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $36 (€32).

        The fastest way from Ghent to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.

        Taking a train requires on average 2 h 17 min of travel time.

        You should expect to travel around 104 miles (167 km) between Ghent and Amsterdam.

        The average frequency per day from Ghent to Amsterdam is:

        • Around 8 buses per day.
        • 10 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Ghent to Amsterdam 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 Ghent to Amsterdam:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Gent, Ghent to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).

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

        • You can take a bus from Ghent to Amsterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Ghent to Amsterdam.
        • You can travel by plane from Ghent to Amsterdam with KLM or KLM Cityhopper, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Ghent to Amsterdam tickets for $393 (€341) on Omio.
        • You can travel between Ghent and Amsterdam by train with PKP Intercity, Eurostar, BSB, Regional or SNCB. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $69 (€60) with SNCB from Ghent to Amsterdam.

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

        • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

        Your trip from Ghent to Amsterdam doesn't have to end in Amsterdam. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you’d like to add Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona to your Ghent to Amsterdam tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Amsterdam today!
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