What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Volendam?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Volendam is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Volendam?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Volendam is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Volendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Volendam?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Ghent to Volendam?

The distance between Ghent and Volendam is 238 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Volendam without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Volendam without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Volendam?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ghent to Volendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Volendam bus from?

Ghent to Volendam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Volendam train from?

Ghent to Volendam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Volendam?

The best way to get from Ghent to Volendam is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Ghent to Volendam bus arrive?

Ghent to Volendam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Ghent to Volendam train arrive?

Ghent to Volendam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Volendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Volendam is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ghent to Volendam.

Where can I stay near Volendam?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Volendam.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Volendam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 1m
€33–113
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 802 / ...
4h 16m
€22–34
Drive 237.5 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Volendamcar 237.5 km
2h 40m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 14m
€140–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
4h 17m
€25–34

Ghent to Volendam by train and bus

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Distance: 238.5 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Volendam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Anvers-Central, Amsterdam Centraal, and Amsterdam, Centraal Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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