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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£36
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£63
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 29 m
Trains on 31 Aug
14
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Ghent will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Utrecht to Ghent you need to make at least 2 changes.
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19736Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 £21, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 151 km
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£41 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2820+ 9322+ 19714 | 8:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 10:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2022+ 9524+ 19734 | 8:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2824 · 19734+ 9428 | 9:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2824+ 9328+ 19734 | 9:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 11:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2026+ 19716+ 9528 | 9:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 12:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2030+ 9532+ 19718 | 10:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 13:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2832+ 9340+ 19718 | 11:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 13:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2034+ 9536+ 19720 | 11:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 14:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2038+ 9540+ 19736 | 12:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 15:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2840+ 9352+ 19736 | 13:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 15:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2042+ 9544+ 19742 | 13:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 16:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2046+ 9548+ 19744 | 14:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 17:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2848+ 19744+ 9364 | 15:03 Utrecht Centraal | 2h29 | 17:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2050+ 9552+ 19726 | 15:48 Utrecht Centraal | 2h44 | 18:32 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Utrecht to Ghent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 4:27 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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.

Most Utrecht to Ghent trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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