How to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam

Travel from Ghent, Belgium to Rotterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Rotterdam from Ghent restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rotterdam, Netherlands from Ghent?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Ghent and Rotterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Ghent, Belgium from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Ghent, Belgium from Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Ghent from Rotterdam?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Ghent, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

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 Rotterdam here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel to Rotterdam from Ghent. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Rotterdam is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:

A bus is $30 (€27) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $43 (€38).

The fastest way from Ghent to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 2 h 15 min.

Rotterdam is approximately 68 miles (110 km) away from Ghent.

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Rotterdam is:

• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rotterdam from Ghent as scheduled services by bus 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 Rotterdam:

• Most travelers take a bus from Ghent to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Ghent to Rotterdam depart from Gent St Pieters to Rotterdam Centraal.

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

• You can go to Rotterdam from Ghent by train with Thalys. You'll see cheap train tickets for $43 (€38) with Thalys from Ghent to Rotterdam on Omio.

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

• You can find around 4 direct buses per day and travel with Flixbus.

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

Before traveling from Ghent to Rotterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $12 (€11) one way.
• A train ticket costs $43 (€38) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Ghent to Rotterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.