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Compare bus, train, and flight for Schiphol to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Schiphol to Ghent
How to get from Schiphol to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9544+
197422:12 PM2h20Schiphol Airport4:32 PMGhent St Pieters$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 PM3h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:40 PMGent, Ghent$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17016:55 AM0h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:35 AMBrussels Airport$6181One-way0 transfers
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1971811:12 AM2h20Schiphol Airport1:32 PMGhent St Pieters$631One-way1 transfer
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197443:12 PM2h20Schiphol Airport5:32 PMGhent St Pieters$551One-way1 transfer
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1972012:12 PM2h20Schiphol Airport2:32 PMGhent St Pieters$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 AM3h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:30 PMGent, Ghent$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM4h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:10 PMGent, Ghent$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 PM4h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:30 PMGent, Ghent$201One-way0 transfers
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LH557410:00 AM3h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:40 PMBrussels Airport$4281One-way1 transfer
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LH55728:00 AM4h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol12:45 PMBrussels Airport$4281One-way1 transfer
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LH55748:00 AM5h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:40 PMBrussels Airport$4281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Ghent:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Ghent costing on average $62 (€49).
A bus is $396 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Ghent costing on average $423 (€338).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Ghent as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
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