How to get from Amsterdam to Ghent
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Ghent by price and travel time.
- 167 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 10m
- 40 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Ghent. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 10m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €13, on Wed, Oct 14.
167 km
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 Sloterdijk → Ghentbus
FlixBus·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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.
Departures from Amsterdam to Ghent
FlixBus runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:45 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 40 | 06:45 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:15
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 11:00
- 13:10
- 14:00
- 14:10
- 15:00
- 15:10
- 16:15
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:30
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
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Ghent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent, about 3h 10m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Ghent: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Ghent?
The most useful route takes about 3h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Ghent?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:45 and the last at 22:30, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Ghent?
40 a day with FlixBus, between 06:45 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Ghent leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Ghent?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Ghent without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 12m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026