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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ghent is to bus which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €16 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ghent?

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 Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ghent?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ghent is 148 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €16 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Rotterdam to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ghent train from?

Rotterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ghent?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €16 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ghent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Ghent train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ghent is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Rotterdam to Ghent.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent?

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
1h 25m
€17–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 803 / ...
2h 15m
€9–16
Drive 143.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ghentcar 143.6 km
1h 43m
€26–37
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Roosendaaltrain
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Anvers-Sudtrain S32
3. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h 47m
€22–48

Rotterdam to Ghent by bus

37Weekly Buses

2h 15mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 148.2 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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