How to get from Ghent to Amsterdam

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Ghent to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 167 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

167 km

Ghent to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€193h 05m · direct · bus

1
Ghent → Amsterdam Schipholbus
FlixBus·3h 05m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

Search my date

Which date should you go?

The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

September 2026

Departures from Ghent to Amsterdam

FlixBus runs 37 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 18:35.

Operator	Departures a day	First	Last
FlixBusbus	37	01:45	18:35

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

GhentDeparture

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 3h 05m€12Book
Train· 2h 14m€52Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

See fares and book

Operators seen on these journeys

FlixBusGhent-Amsterdam SchipholBook →

On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Ghent to Amsterdam works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Ghent to Amsterdam Schiphol, about 3h 5m. In total it's roughly €19 over 3h 5m, direct, no transfers.

Ghent to Amsterdam: common questions

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

The most useful route takes about 3h 05m by bus, with no transfer.

How far is Amsterdam from Ghent?

About 167 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Ghent to Amsterdam cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Ghent to Amsterdam?

On this route you travel with FlixBus.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.