The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Ghent
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Ghent without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 110 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€46 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Ghent trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9528+ 19732 | 9:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h16 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9334+ 19732 | 9:30 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h05 | 11:35 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 19718 | 10:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:37 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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9520+ 19714 | 7:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:37 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 19714 | 7:30 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h07 | 9:37 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
9524+ 19734 | 8:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:37 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Ghent
Trains from Rotterdam to Ghent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, PKP Intercity, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Ghent trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, PKP Intercity, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Ghent from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS International | IC Brussel
PKP Intercity
EuroCity
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurocity Direct
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Ghent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Rotterdam, you have various train station options to start your route from including Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Blaak and Rotterdam Noord. When arriving in Ghent, you can end your trip in train stations like Ghent St Pieters and Ghent-Dampoort.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Rotterdam Centraal, which is located around 0.6 miles (878 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ghent St Pieters, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Ghent
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby.
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1.
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Annie M.G. Schmidtplein.
- Restaurant De Hef
- Restaurant Fenix Food Factory
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Zuid
- Art Hotel Rotterdam
- Hotel New York
- Located in the main hall
- 604 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for local and regional trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line D
- Bus: Lines 66, 77
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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