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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gent to Amsterdam

Composite routes from Gent to Amsterdam

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
216 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 6 min
166 km.
from $84.37
4 h 16 min
Train, Plane
166 km.
from $253.33
5 h 5 min
Bus, Train
166 km.
from $54.27

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.74–$32.85

Connexxion

Phone:
+31 900 2666399
Website:
connexxion.nl/nl/
Bus from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Middelburg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$15.16

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$694.85

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.74–$56.85
Train from Middelburg to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.06–$75.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.85–$120.02

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.84–$12.63
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.95–$21.48

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Ghent to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs $15.36 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

The fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Gent (Station) and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gent (Station) and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

The distance between Gent (Station) and Amsterdam is 218 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.

How do I travel from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $27.17 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Amsterdam bus from?

Gent (Station) to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $27.17 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Gent (Station) to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Gent (Station) to Amsterdam is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

Book your Gent (Station) to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

Book your Gent (Station) to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2605+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at $51.96 per night.

Can I share a ride from Gent (Station) to Amsterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gent (Station) and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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