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Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 31 m
Trains on 17 Sept
13
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Utrecht will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Ghent to Utrecht you need to make at least 2 changes.
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9329Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 151 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Utrecht:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Utrecht costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 5m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 32m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Utrecht trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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19701+ 9531+ 2037 | 8:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 11:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19701+ 2835+ 9309 | 8:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h30 | 10:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19711+ 9315+ 2839 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h30 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19711+ 2041+ 9535 | 9:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 12:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19707+ 2843+ 9321 | 10:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h30 | 12:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19707+ 2045+ 9539 | 10:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 13:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19709+ 9543+ 2049 | 11:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 14:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
1811+ 2849+ 9329 | 11:53 Ghent St Pieters | 2h34 | 14:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19713+ 2053+ 9547 | 12:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 15:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19715+ 2057+ 9551 | 13:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 16:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19739+ 2061+ 9555 | 14:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 17:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19719+ 2065+ 9559 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 18:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
19719+ 2863+ 9351 | 15:27 Ghent St Pieters | 2h30 | 17:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Ghent to Utrecht run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
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Creative district west of the centre with studios, events, waterside walks and a lively local atmosphere.
A small round biscuit made in nearby Veenendaal with cinnamon, sugar and syrup. It is a beloved Utrecht-region sweet often enjoyed with coffee.
A Dutch split-pea soup with pork, celeriac and leek. Thick, hearty and traditional in winter, it is a classic comfort dish across Utrecht.
Raw herring, usually served with onion and pickles. It is a classic Dutch street food and a must-try local seafood snack.
Stylish modern restaurant in a wharf cellar, known for refined seasonal dishes and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Historic city-centre venue serving Dutch and French-inspired dishes in elegant rooms with a classic grand café feel.
Popular casual spot for traditional Dutch pancakes with many toppings, ideal for a relaxed meal near the old centre.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Dutch cities, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Utrecht Centraal -> Domplein, Utrecht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Utrecht 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 Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Utrecht trains use the Gent St Pieters to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Utrecht 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.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Utrecht Overvecht is 2 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Overvecht has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
Available at Utrecht Overvecht: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Overvecht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
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