How to get from Rotterdam to Ghent
- 109 km as the crow flies
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Ghent. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 109 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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109 km
Rotterdam to Ghent: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Rotterdam Central → Ghentbus
FlixBus·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Rotterdam to Ghent
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 05:50 | 22:15 |
All departures
- 05:50
- 06:50
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 09:35
- 10:15
- 10:35
- 11:35
- 14:40
- 14:50
- 15:40
- 15:50
- 16:40
- 16:50
- 17:25
- 18:25
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 22:15
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 13
Cheapest fare by day, Rotterdam to Ghent
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Ghent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rotterdam Central to Ghent, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Ghent: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ghent?
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Ghent?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:50 and the last at 22:15, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Ghent?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 05:50 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Ghent leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Ghent from Rotterdam?
About 109 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Ghent cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Ghent?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam 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: 5 Oct 2026