There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 26m€26–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ghent to Amsterdam215.1 km
2h 50m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
3h 35m€17–28Train, 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 10m€133–347Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 802 / ...
3h 56m€18–36Drive 217.6 km
- Drive from Ghent to Amsterdamcar 217.6 km
2h 31m€40–57
Ghent to Netherlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Netherlands is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Netherlands is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €26 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Ghent and Netherlands is 217 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €26 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Ghent to Netherlands, including transfers.
Ghent to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Netherlands is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €26 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Netherlands?
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Ghent to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
Ghent to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Netherlands is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ghent to Netherlands.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ghent and Netherlands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








