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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Rotterdam to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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