- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
A major Dutch art museum with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more, set in a landmark building on Museumplein.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£13
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
3 h 40 m
Buses on 08 Oct
3
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ghent to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Schiphol will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 3 buses from Ghent to Schiphol, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Ghent to Schiphol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 158 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Schiphol coaches for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 13:45 Gent, Ghent | 3h05 | 16:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Gent, Ghent | 4h20 | 12:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Schiphol by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Schiphol buses use the Gent, Ghent to Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Schiphol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Gent, Ghent is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent, Ghent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gent, Ghent. ATMs are available at Gent, Ghent.
Ticket office support is available at Gent, Ghent.
Available at Gent, Ghent: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent, Ghent: Limited accessibility features for disabled persons.
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