There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 33 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalbus 33
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h€22–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 803 / ...
3h 36m€15–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Ghent149.8 km
1h 53mDrive 149.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghentcar 149.8 km
1h 53m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2h 46m€23–57
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Ghent is 158 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent without a car is to line 33 bus and train which takes 2h and costs €21 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent, including transfers.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?
FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Gand-Dampoort via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- European Sleeper
- Phone
- +31 900 5006010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ret.nl
Bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.ret.nl/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Ghent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Ghent.
There are 865+ hotels available in Ghent.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Ghent. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.