How to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam

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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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$23

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$57

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$42

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2h 29m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ghent and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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from Ghent to Rotterdam

How to get from Ghent to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Intercity726+EuroCity9211
    5:27 AM2h23
    Ghent St Pieters
    7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Intercity726+EuroCity9211
    5:27 AM2h23
    Ghent St Pieters
    7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Intercity19729+Eurostar9375
    7:27 PM1h35
    Ghent St Pieters
    9:02 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity725+Regional2555+NS International | IC Brussel2216
    4:27 AM3h11
    Ghent St Pieters
    7:38 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity19737+Eurocity Direct9583
    9:27 PM1h50
    Ghent St Pieters
    11:17 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity19735+Eurocity Direct9579
    8:27 PM1h50
    Ghent St Pieters
    10:17 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM2h05
    Gent, Ghent
    10:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM2h15
    Gent, Ghent
    6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM3h05
    Gent, Ghent
    6:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from Ghent to Rotterdam is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Rotterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ghent to Rotterdam:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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