How to travel from Rotterdam to Ghent

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Compare bus and train 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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$24

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$52

Average price

2h 32m

Average total duration

2h 2m

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30m

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2h 22m

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1h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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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
10:15AM2h55
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:10PMGent, Ghent
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM2h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:40PMGent, Ghent
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9328+PKP Intercity19734
09:58AM1h34
Rotterdam Centraal
11:32AMGhent St Pieters
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurocity Direct9528+PKP Intercity19716
10:42AM1h50
Rotterdam Centraal
12:32PMGhent St Pieters
$521One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity19734
09:42AM1h50
Rotterdam Centraal
11:32AMGhent St Pieters
$521One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9532+PKP Intercity19718
11:42AM1h50
Rotterdam Centraal
01:32PMGhent St Pieters
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM2h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:55AMGent, Ghent
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:50PM2h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:05PMGent, Ghent
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM3h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:45AMGent, Ghent
$261One-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 and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Ghent costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Ghent is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Ghent is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Ghent 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 Rotterdam to Ghent:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Ghent:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.

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