The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Ghent
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Ghent will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Rotterdam to Ghent you need to make at least one change.
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19714Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Rotterdam to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 110 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9520+ 19714 | 07:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 09:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9422+ 19714 | 07:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 09:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9322+ 19714 | 07:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 09:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9524+ 19734 | 08:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 10:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9528+ 19732 | 09:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9434+ 19732 | 09:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9334+ 19732 | 09:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
9532+ 19718 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 12:32 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs PKP Intercity?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for PKP Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity or Eurostar to find the best option for your trip from Rotterdam to Ghent.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Ghent
Trains from Rotterdam to Ghent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Ghent trainsPKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Ghent from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
NS International | IC Brussel
EuroCity
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurocity Direct
FAQs: Rotterdam to Ghent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Ghent
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1.
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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