You can get from Ghent to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
To get from Ghent to Amsterdam on May 23 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 | $13 - $140 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 3 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $140 (€125) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, KLM Cityhopper or Thalys |
Travel 104 miles (167 km) by bus, flight or train between Ghent and Amsterdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $13 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, KLM Cityhopper or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Ghent to Amsterdam.
International travel from Ghent, Belgium to Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Fully open.
Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Netherlands must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 5/16/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip between Ghent and Amsterdam.
The restriction level for your return to Ghent, Belgium from Netherlands is: Partially open.
Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of reentry into Belgium:
You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 5/16/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Ghent from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways to get from Ghent to Amsterdam: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Amsterdam is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
A bus is $126 (€113) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $140 (€125).
Taking a bus is usually $28 (€25) less than taking a train to Amsterdam, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Ghent to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 2 h 17 min on average.
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 trip between Ghent and Amsterdam 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:
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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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