How to travel from Ghent to Utrecht

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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Utrecht

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 93 miles (151 km)

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$27

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Cheapest

$57

Average price

3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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30m

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2h 57m

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Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Ghent to Utrecht

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM3h05
Gent, Ghent
08:55PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM3h05
Gent, Ghent
08:55PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Intercity1508+Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel2839
09:03AM2h54
Ghent St Pieters
11:57AMUtrecht Centraal
$1391One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Intercity19707+EuroCity9231+NS International | IC Brussel2047
10:27AM3h15
Ghent St Pieters
01:42PMUtrecht Centraal
$491One-way
2 transfers
Intercity730+EuroCity9227+NS International | IC Brussel2043
09:27AM3h15
Ghent St Pieters
12:42PMUtrecht Centraal
$541One-way
2 transfers
Intercity19717+EuroCity9243+NS International | IC Brussel2059
01:27PM3h15
Ghent St Pieters
04:42PMUtrecht Centraal
$441One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55AM4h05
Gent, Ghent
05:00AMUtrecht, Centraal Station
$381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Utrecht

Travel to Utrecht 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 Utrecht.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Utrecht including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Utrecht is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Utrecht costing on average $36 (€29).

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 3h 0m.

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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Utrecht:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Utrecht, Centraal Station.
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 FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Utrecht by train.
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.

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