What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Almere?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Almere is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Almere?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Almere is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Almere?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Almere. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Almere Stad, Hortus via Schiphol, Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Almere. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Almere Centrum via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Ghent to Almere?

The distance between Ghent and Almere is 239 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Almere without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Almere without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Almere?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Ghent to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Almere bus from?

Ghent to Almere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Almere train from?

Ghent to Almere train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Almere?

The best way to get from Ghent to Almere is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Ghent to Almere bus arrive?

Ghent to Almere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Almere train arrive?

Ghent to Almere train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Almere?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Almere is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ghent to Almere.

Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Almere.

Ghent to Almere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Almere by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
3h 32m
€37–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus 802 / ...
4h 31m
€21–39
Drive 223.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Almerecar 223.8 km
2h 33m
€39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 10m
€98–287
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Sudtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Roosendaaltrain S32
3. Take the train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4h 43m
€48–77

Ghent to Almere by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.8 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Almere, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Almere Centrum via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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