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Omio 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 £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 £22, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 151 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£59 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Utrecht to Ghent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Ghent:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Ghent costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£27. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Ghent from Utrecht by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Ghent is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ghent are Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ostend and Leuven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ghent on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Ostend is Belgium’s best-known seaside city, with a wide beach, busy port and long promenade. It is known for seafood, the art of James Ensor and a coastal character that feels lively yet down to earth.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Ghent:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Ghent costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Ghent as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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