How to travel from Schiphol to Ghent

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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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€49

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€21

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Cheapest

2h 37m

Average total duration

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2h 7m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Schiphol to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:40PMGent, Ghent
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:40PMGent, Ghent
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM3h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:40PMGent, Ghent
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
03:10PM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:30PMGent, Ghent
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM3h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:30PMGent, Ghent
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM3h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:30PMGent, Ghent
$421One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX729+Brussels AirlinesLX4240
03:15PM6h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:30PMBrussels Airport
$4211One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2305+Brussels AirlinesLH5582
01:40PM6h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:55PMBrussels Airport
$4871One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH987+Brussels AirlinesLH5572
08:50AM3h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:35PMBrussels Airport
$6371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Ghent.

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There are 3 options to travel between Schiphol and Ghent including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Ghent costing on average $35 (€28).

A bus is $225 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Ghent costing on average $237 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Ghent is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

Flight takes on average 40m.

The distance from Schiphol to Ghent is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Ghent is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schiphol to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, PKP Intercity to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Schiphol to Ghent:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Schiphol 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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