There are 5 ways to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h 24m€36–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ghent Dampoortbus N844
4h 55m€21–31Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Hoofddorp to Ghentcar 201.9 km
2h 28m€37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2h 52m€133–330Train via Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h 38m€29–56
Hoofddorp to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Hoofddorp and Ghent is 206 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent, including transfers.
Hoofddorp to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.
Hoofddorp to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Hoofddorp, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ghent Dampoort 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hoofddorp to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Hoofddorp to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Ghent is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hoofddorp to Ghent.
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