The average bus between Alkmaar and Ghent takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Alkmaar and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Purmerend, Tramplein and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Ghent station via Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Alkmaar to Ghent bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Alkmaar to Ghent bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Book your Alkmaar to Ghent bus tickets online with Connexxion, MeerPlus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alkmaar and Ghent is 189.6 km. The road distance is 267 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent Dampoort every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.