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Two ways to Travel from Utrecht to Ghent

Composite routes from Utrecht to Ghent

Cheapest
2 h 3 min
Car
187 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 3 min
Rideshare
187 km.
from $7.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Utrecht Central Station to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.39–$28.03

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.05
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$26.76

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$21.02

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Ghent is to bus which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Ghent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Central Station station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Ghent?

The distance between Utrecht and Ghent is 187 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Ghent without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $17.39 - $23.91 .

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

The bus from Utrecht Central Station to Ghent Dampoort takes 3h including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Ghent train from?

Utrecht to Ghent train services, operated by NS, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Ghent?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Ghent is to bus which takes 3h and costs $17.39 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $76.09 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Utrecht to Ghent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Ghent train arrive?

Utrecht to Ghent train services, operated by NS, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Ghent is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Utrecht to Ghent.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Ghent?

Book your Utrecht to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 729+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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