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How to get fromGhent to Amsterdam, Amstelstationby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Amsterdam, Amstelstation by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    2h 39m
    €28–102

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus FlixBus N1142 / ...
    3h 21m
    €19–37

  3. Drive 214 km

    1. Drive from Ghent to Amsterdam, Amstelstationcar car 214 km
    2h 23m
    €38–55

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    3h 10m
    €134–353

  5. Train via Rotterdam

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amsteltrain train
    2h 54m
    €28–87

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Eurocity Direct
    2h 59m
    €29–78

Ghent to Amsterdam, Amstelstation by train

Calendar296Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Amsterdam, Amstelstation, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Amsterdam Amstel via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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