How to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam

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Travel Information between Ghent and Amsterdam

Distance104 miles (167 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$10 - $593
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 5 min
Fastest modeFlight • $593 (€535) • 50 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM or Eurostar

Travel 104 miles (167 km) by bus, train or flight between Ghent and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, KLM or Eurostar 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.

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
07:55AM3h35
Gent, Ghent
11:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM3h35
Gent, Ghent
11:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1704
10:45AM0h50
Brussels Airport
11:35AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6881One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity729+Eurocity Direct9531+NS International | IC Brussel1839+Intercity5741
08:24AM3h14
Ghent St Pieters
11:38AMAmsterdam Centraal
$561One-way
3 transfers
PKP Intercity729+Eurocity Direct9531+NS International | IC Brussel2837 · 3034
08:24AM3h42
Ghent St Pieters
12:06PMAmsterdam Centraal
$561One-way
3 transfers
PKP Intercity730+Eurocity Direct9535+NS International | IC Brussel2841 · 3038
09:24AM3h42
Ghent St Pieters
01:06PMAmsterdam Centraal
$561One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM4h05
Gent, Ghent
02:50PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h30
Gent, Ghent
10:55AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM3h30
Gent, Ghent
01:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$311One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1706
02:45PM0h55
Brussels Airport
03:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6341One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1700
06:15AM0h55
Brussels Airport
07:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6881One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1702
08:05AM0h55
Brussels Airport
09:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$7331One-way
0 transfers

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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 travel options from Ghent to Amsterdam: bus, train 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 $583 (€526) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $593 (€535).

Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€29) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Ghent and Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 5 min.

Train takes 2 h 21 min on average.

The distance is approximately 104 miles (167 km) from Ghent to Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • 4 flights a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Ghent and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train 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. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Ghent to Amsterdam.
  • You can travel by plane between Ghent and Amsterdam with KLM or KLM Cityhopper, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Ghent to Amsterdam tickets for $593 (€535) on Omio.
  • You can go to Amsterdam from Ghent by train with Eurostar or SNCB. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€50) with Eurostar from Ghent to Amsterdam on Omio.

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

  • You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
  • You can find 4 direct flights per day to Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper.

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 trip.

Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. 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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