4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Utrecht to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Ghent
How to get from Utrecht to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:30 AM3h00Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:30 PMGent, Ghent$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 AM3h00Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:30 PMGent, Ghent$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2820+
9422+197148:03 AM2h29Utrecht Centraal10:32 AMGhent St Pieters$1211One-way2 transfers
Other options
2822 · 1131+
9220+
182268:33 AM2h53Utrecht Centraal11:26 AMGhent St Pieters$511One-way3 transfers- 2042+
9544+197221:48 PM2h44Utrecht Centraal4:32 PMGhent St Pieters$671One-way2 transfers - 2030+9532+1971810:48 AM2h44Utrecht Centraal1:32 PMGhent St Pieters$771One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 26
Apr 27
Apr 28
Apr 29
Apr 30
May 01
May 02
May 03
May 04
May 05
May 06
May 07
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Ghent.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Ghent:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Ghent costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Ghent as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Utrecht to Ghent: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
