There are 6 ways to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 48m€28–108Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ghent to Amsterdam215.1 km
3h 2m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
3h 22m€19–35Train, fly
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 30m€132–351Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Middelburg, Stationbus 50
- Take the train from Middelburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 8m€45–81Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Ghent University to Amsterdamcar 215.7 km
2h 28m€39–56
Ghent University to Amsterdam by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent University to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Ghent University and Amsterdam is 223 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €27 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Ghent University to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent University to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
The best way to get from Ghent University to Amsterdam is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Ghent University, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from Ghent University to Amsterdam Centraal via Gent Zuid perron 7, Gent Dampoort perron B4, Gand-Dampoort, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Middelburg to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Gent, Zuid(Centrum) to Middelburg, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ghent to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent University to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Ghent University to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent University to Amsterdam is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ghent University to Amsterdam.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ghent University and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







































