How to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €201.

Distance: 168 km

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€22

Average price

Cheapest

€61

Average price

€515

Average price

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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30m

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3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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3h 53m

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53m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.5 - 1.0kg

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from Ghent to Amsterdam

How to get from Ghent to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1671
    9:00 PM2h50
    Gent, Ghent
    11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1671
    9:00 PM2h50
    Gent, Ghent
    11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity731+Eurostar9321+NS International | IC Brussel28445
    10:27 AM2h17
    Ghent St Pieters
    12:44 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    901One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity19729+Eurocity Direct9575
    7:27 PM2h29
    Ghent St Pieters
    9:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity726+NS International | IC Brussel1829+Intercity5729+EuroCity9211
    5:27 AM3h22
    Ghent St Pieters
    8:49 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    281One-way
    3 transfers
  • Intercity726+NS International | IC Brussel1829+EuroCity9211
    5:27 AM3h27
    Ghent St Pieters
    8:54 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM3h35
    Gent, Ghent
    8:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM4h05
    Gent, Ghent
    8:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM3h30
    Gent, Ghent
    10:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5585+LufthansaLH2304
    9:35 AM5h25
    Brussels Airport
    3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5585+LufthansaLH2306
    9:35 AM6h45
    Brussels Airport
    4:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5627+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4202
    12:45 PM7h35
    Brussels Airport
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Amsterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Amsterdam:

A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average €61.

A bus is €494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average €515.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

The Ghent to Amsterdam distance is approximately 168 km.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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