How to travel from Rotterdam to Ghent

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Travel Information to Ghent from Rotterdam

Distance68 miles (110 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$8 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 5 min
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Eurostar

Travel 68 miles (110 km) by bus or train between Rotterdam and Ghent. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Ghent.

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from Rotterdam to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:50PM2h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:05PMGent, Ghent
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM2h20
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:50PMGent, Ghent
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9422+PKP Intercity19714
08:58AM1h34
Rotterdam Centraal
10:32AMGhent St Pieters
$1111One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurocity Direct9520+PKP Intercity19714
08:41AM1h51
Rotterdam Centraal
10:32AMGhent St Pieters
$421One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity19734
09:41AM1h51
Rotterdam Centraal
11:32AMGhent St Pieters
$501One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9528+PKP Intercity19716
10:41AM1h51
Rotterdam Centraal
12:32PMGhent St Pieters
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM2h55
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:10PMGent, Ghent
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM2h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:55AMGent, Ghent
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM3h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:45AMGent, Ghent
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Ghent

Travel to Ghent 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 Rotterdam to Ghent.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ghent is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Ghent:

Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).

The fastest way from Rotterdam to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Ghent that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 5 min on average.

The distance from Rotterdam to Ghent is approximately 68 miles (110 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Ghent is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Rotterdam to Ghent as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Ghent:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Gent, Ghent.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Ghent:

  • You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Ghent with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Rotterdam to Ghent.
  • You can go to Ghent from Rotterdam by train with Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for $45 (€40) with Eurostar from Rotterdam to Ghent on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Ghent with the following travel companies:

  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ghent as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rotterdam to Ghent.

Looking to extend your trip from Rotterdam to Ghent? Many Omio customers who go from Rotterdam to Ghent usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Paris or Charleroi. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Paris or Charleroi from Ghent, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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