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216 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Gent

Composite routes from Amsterdam to Gent

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
216 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 49 min
166 km.
from $79.91
3 h 33 min
Plane, Train
166 km.
from $240.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$48.91

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$103.26

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$17.93

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Amsterdam to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.36

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Gent (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Gent (Station). However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Gent Zuid perron 2 via Anvers-Central and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

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

The distance between Amsterdam and Gent (Station) is 227 km. The road distance is 219.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Gent (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $22.83 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Amsterdam to Gent (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

Amsterdam to Gent (Station) train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Gent (Station)?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Gent (Station) is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $22.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 3h 25m.

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

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

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Gent (Station)?

It is currently 04:31 at both, Amsterdam and Gent (Station).

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

Amsterdam to Gent (Station) train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Gent (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Gent (Station) is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Amsterdam to Gent (Station).

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

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

Where can I stay near Gent (Station)?

There are 750+ hotels available in Gent (Station). Prices start at $51.96 per night.

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

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