How to travel from Utrecht to Ghent

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Compare train and bus 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)

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$31

Average price

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$59

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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30m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Utrecht to Ghent

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
06:30PM6h05
Utrecht
12:35AMGhent
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:30PM6h05
Utrecht
12:35AMGhent
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:30AM3h00
Utrecht
11:30AMGhent
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:20AM6h15
Utrecht
11:35AMGhent
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:50PM4h30
Utrecht
07:20PMGhent
$251One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Utrecht and Ghent including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Ghent costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Ghent is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

The distance from Utrecht to Ghent is approximately 93 miles (151 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Ghent is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Ghent:
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Ghent by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ghent by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Ghent:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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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