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Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£69
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
2 h 14 m
Trains on 15 Oct
51
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Ghent to Amsterdam you need to make at least one change.
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3141Trains from Ghent to Amsterdam run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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726+ 9301 | 5:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 7:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
726+ 9301 | 5:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 2h14 | 7:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
727+ 9523 | 6:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 8:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
728+ 9303 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 9:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
728+ 9303+ 3133 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 9:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
728+ 9527 | 7:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 9:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19701+ 9309 | 8:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 10:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19701+ 3137+ 9309 | 8:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 10:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19701+ 9531 | 8:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 10:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19711+ 3141+ 9315 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 11:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19711+ 9535 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 11:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19711+ 9315 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19711 · 3141+ 9415 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 11:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19711+ 9415 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19707+ 9539 | 10:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 12:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19707+ 9321 | 10:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 12:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19707+ 9321+ 3145 | 10:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 12:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19709+ 9543 | 11:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 13:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
1811+ 9329 | 11:53 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1811+ 9329+ 3151 | 11:53 Ghent St Pieters | 2h19 | 14:12 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19713+ 9547 | 12:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 14:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19715+ 9339+ 3157 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 15:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19715+ 9439 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9339 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9551 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 15:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19715 · 3157+ 9439 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 15:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19739+ 9555 | 14:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 16:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19719+ 9351 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19719+ 9559 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 17:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19719+ 3165+ 9351 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h15 | 17:42 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
737+ 9563 | 16:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 18:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19725+ 9567 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 19:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363+ 1873 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 19:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19725+ 9463 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19725+ 1873+ 9463 | 17:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 19:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19751+ 9571 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 20:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
739+ 9571 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 20:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
739+ 9369 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
739+ 9369+ 1877 | 18:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h17 | 20:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19729+ 9375 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19729+ 9575 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 21:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19729+ 1881+ 9375 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 21:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
740+ 9575 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 21:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
740+ 9375 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
740+ 1881+ 9375 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 21:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
740+ 9375 | 19:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
741+ 9381 | 20:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
741+ 9381 | 20:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 2h14 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
742+ 9387 | 21:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
742+ 9387 | 21:36 Ghent-Dampoort | 2h14 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Amsterdam Centraal -> Dam Square, Amsterdam
Travellers can get from the historic city of Ghent to the bustling city of Amsterdam in as little as two hours and fifteen minutes by train. Hourly trains give passengers the freedom to depart and arrive at any time to suit their schedule, and only one transfer is required.
On the Ghent to Amsterdam route, most trains are operated by Thalys. On weekdays, Thalys trains are the fastest, with an average journey time of less than two and a half hours. There are also some trains operated by InterCity and Eurostar. InterCity and Eurostar trains take slightly longer than Thalys on weekdays, but weekend journeys have similar durations across all companies.
All trains travelling from Ghent to Amsterdam have one change, either at Brussels or Antwerp. The total journey time ranges from around two hours to three and a half hours depending on the timetable of the connecting train. Late night trains, however, can have longer transfer times of up to six hours between trains. In general, daytime and evening trains, which change at Antwerp, are the fastest.
On an average weekday, trains from Ghent to Amsterdam run hourly between around 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. On weekends, the first train departs later, with around one to two trains leaving every hour. There are usually anywhere from 15 to 25 trains every day.
Departure train station:Trains to Amsterdam depart from Ghent St Pieters. Getting there takes around 20 minutes on foot, but passengers can also use Tram 1 for a quicker journey. This station has automatic luggage lockers and places to grab light refreshments.
Arrival train station:Passengers travelling from Ghent will arrive at Amsterdam Centraal, the largest station in Holland. From there, passengers can walk to the heart of the city in a few minutes or use nearby trams, buses, and metro services to get around. Amsterdam Centraal is also packed with a range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, and luggage storage.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Amsterdam by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Amsterdam trains use the Gent St Pieters to Amsterdam Zuid station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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