What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort is to bus which costs €11 - €35 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Gent Dampoort?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Gent Dampoort?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gent Dampoort is 148 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort bus from?

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort train from?

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €35 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort train arrive?

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort?

Book your Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gent Dampoort?

There are 814+ hotels available in Gent Dampoort.

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
1h 43m
€41–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort803 / ...
2h 15m
€11–35
Drive 142.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort142.8 km
1h 41m
€26–37
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
2h 21m
€18–64

Rotterdam to Gent Dampoort by train and foot

95Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.4 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gent Dampoort, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gent Dampoort via Anvers-Central and Gand-Dampoort in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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