There are 6 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 18m
64€ - 119€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 50m
15€
4 alternative options
Train via Roosendaal • 4h 38m
29€ - 57€
Train, bus • 5h 28m
32€ - 62€
Drive • 2h 27m
27€ - 40€
Fly, train • 3h 40m
67€ - 261€
Amsterdam to Ghent by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Ghent is around 2h 8m and covers a distance of around 220 km. The fastest train normally takes 2h 8m. Operated by Thalys and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), the Amsterdam to Ghent train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Gand-Dampoort / Gent-Dampoort. Typically 24 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Amsterdam to Ghent train schedules
Trains departing Thursday, May 13, 2021
Trains departing Friday, May 14, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, May 15, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, May 16, 2021
Thalys
Thalys
Thalys
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
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International entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ghent is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ghent is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Ghent is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Belgium.
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Last updated: 9 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is to rideshare, which costs 15€ and takes 2h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent is to train which costs 60€ - 120€ and takes 2h 18m.
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 18m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Ghent is 168 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 60€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Amsterdam to Ghent, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
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 27m to drive from Amsterdam to Ghent.
- Distance: 167.9 km
- Duration: 2h 18m
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 18m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 480€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Roosendaal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 8€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 8€
- 1st Class
- 8€ - 13€
Train from Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
- 1st Class
- 11€ - 17€
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 18€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 18€
- 1st Class
- 21€ - 24€
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 40€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 23€
- 1st Class
- 27€ - 40€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Middelburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 50€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 21€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Middelburg, Station to Gent, Zuid(Centrum)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Connexxion
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.
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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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