There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Ghent by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 14m
64€ - 119€
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 10m
13€ - 16€
3 alternative options
Rideshare • 2h 50m
15€
Drive • 2h 14m
29€ - 45€
Fly, train • 3h 40m
85€ - 254€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is to bus which costs 13€ - 16€ and takes 3h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is to drive which costs 29€ - 45€ and takes 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Ghent. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort via Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Ghent is 168 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs 60€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Amsterdam to Ghent, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs 60€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 13€ - 16€ and takes 3h 10m.
- Distance: 167.9 km
- Duration: 2h 14m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Ghent via Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent every 2 hours. Tickets cost 13€ - 16€ and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 420€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 110€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 55€ - 80€
- Comfort
- 65€ - 90€
- Premium
- 80€ - 110€
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal to Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
- 1st Class
- 11€ - 16€
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 21€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 19€ - 21€
- 1st Class
- 26€ - 30€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 16€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Amsterdam to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent station.
Amsterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Ghent is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Amsterdam to Ghent.
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport.
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There are 398+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.