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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Utrecht:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Utrecht costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
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How to get from Ghent to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM4h05Gent, Ghent5:00 AMUtrecht, Centraal Station$271One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM4h05Gent, Ghent5:00 AMUtrecht, Centraal Station$271One-way1 transfer
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28358:27 AM2h30Ghent St Pieters10:57 AMUtrecht Centraal$1091One-way2 transfers
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204510:27 AM2h45Ghent St Pieters1:12 PMUtrecht Centraal$521One-way2 transfers
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204911:27 AM2h45Ghent St Pieters2:12 PMUtrecht Centraal$521One-way2 transfers
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20378:27 AM2h45Ghent St Pieters11:12 AMUtrecht Centraal$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM3h05Gent, Ghent8:55 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$321One-way0 transfers
1682 · 16992:35 PM14h10Gent, Ghent4:45 AMUtrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)$911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Utrecht:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Utrecht costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Utrecht, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, SNCB to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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