The cheapest and fastest coaches from Utrecht to Ghent
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap coach 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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Utrecht for Ghent every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Utrecht to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average Price Cheapest | $62 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Utrecht to Ghent bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 am Utrecht | 4h20 | 12:10 pm Gent, Ghent | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Utrecht to Ghent
Distance 151 km |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 21:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Utrecht to GhentYou can travel by bus between Utrecht to Ghent with FlixBus for as low as $9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Utrecht to Ghent coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Utrecht, Centraal Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Gent, Ghent, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Utrecht and Ghent
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 18, 28 Trains: Intercity, Sprinter Trams: 60, 61
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