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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m 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 $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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92115:27 AM2h23Ghent St Pieters7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
726+
92115:27 AM2h23Ghent St Pieters7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
19729+
93757:27 PM1h35Ghent St Pieters9:02 PMRotterdam Centraal$941One-way1 transfer
Other options
725+
2555+
22164:27 AM3h11Ghent St Pieters7:38 AMRotterdam Centraal$261One-way2 transfers
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95839:27 PM1h50Ghent St Pieters11:17 PMRotterdam Centraal$301One-way1 transfer
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95798:27 PM1h50Ghent St Pieters10:17 PMRotterdam Centraal$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM2h05Gent, Ghent10:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM2h15Gent, Ghent6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM3h05Gent, Ghent6:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Rotterdam:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- 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 Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, 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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