How to travel from Ghent to Utrecht

There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Utrecht including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Utrecht is a bus with an average price of CHF32.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Utrecht:

A bus is CHF35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Utrecht costing on average CHF67.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Utrecht is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Ghent to Utrecht is approximately 93 miles (151 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Utrecht is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Utrecht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Utrecht:

• Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
• Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Utrecht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Utrecht by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Ghent to Utrecht:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Utrecht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Utrecht and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Utrecht to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Utrecht, you can explore the unique two-level canals with wharf cellars and vibrant cafes. Visit Museum Speelklok to discover self-playing musical instruments and clocks. Experience Dutch railway history at the Railway Museum with interactive exhibits. Enjoy diverse performances at the modern music complex TivoliVredenburg. Relax in Griftpark, featuring playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a café. For sights, climb the Dom Tower for panoramic city views, wander through the serene Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, and admire religious art at Museum Catharijneconvent. Don't miss the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the picturesque Oudegracht canal.

To fully explore Utrecht's historic canals, museums like the Centraal Museum, and lively cultural scene, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.