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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Rotterdam:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 59m by bus vs 2h 9m by car) and save roughly $23 compared to fuel and tolls ($19 vs $43). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Rotterdam
How to get from Ghent to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 PM2h15Gent, Ghent6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:40 PM2h15Gent, Ghent6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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93976:36 AM1h26Ghent-Dampoort8:02 AMRotterdam Centraal$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
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95511:27 PM1h50Ghent St Pieters3:17 PMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way1 transfer
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954712:27 PM1h50Ghent St Pieters2:17 PMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way1 transfer
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95593:27 PM1h50Ghent St Pieters5:17 PMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:05 PM2h10Gent, Ghent2:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM3h05Gent, Ghent6:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way0 transfers
1682 · 831342:35 PM7h45Gent, Ghent10:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Rotterdam:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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