How to get from Amsterdam to Ghent
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 40m, from €21.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Ghent. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus, 1 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 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Amsterdam to Ghent: 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.
- 1Amsterdam → Amsterdam SloterdijkbusCity transit·10m
- 2Amsterdam Sloterdijk → Ghentbus
FlixBus·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Ghent works
Start with a City transit bus from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Sloterdijk, about 10 min. Transfer in Amsterdam Sloterdijk and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ghent (3h 10m). In total it's roughly €21 over 3h 40m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Ghent
DepartureAmsterdamChange hereAmsterdam SloterdijkWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Amsterdam to Ghent
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Amsterdam to Ghent: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Ghent?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Ghent from Amsterdam?+−
About 167 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Ghent cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €21. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Ghent?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Ghent?+−
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.
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