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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 58m. 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 $25.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Rotterdam:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Rotterdam costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 8 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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