Day trip from Amsterdam to Gent
Gent lies 168 km (104 mi) south-west of Amsterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 168 km (104 mi) apart, Gent is a realistic day trip from Amsterdam: about 2 h 44 min each way by road.
| Amsterdam | Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Belgium |
| Population | 741,636 | 265,086 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 1011–1109 | 9000 |
What changes when you arrive in Gent
Crossing from The Netherlands into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Gent
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Staying in Gent
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Common questions
How far is Gent from Amsterdam?
168 km (104 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Amsterdam; by road roughly 205 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Gent by road?
About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amsterdam and Gent?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gent?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.