Christmas market in Ghent

Comfortable travel with Intercity Brussels

Price 2nd class from € 32
Travel time Amsterdam - Ghent 3.08 uur
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Celebrate Christmas in Ghent

The entire inner city of Ghent is one big Christmas market. There's a skating rink, Gravensteen castle is beautifully illuminated, and, at night, the light dragons come to life. It's one big winter wonderland!

Your trip to Ghent with Intercity Brussels

Intercity Brussels runs 16 times a day to Belgium. You travel from the Netherlands and change trains in Antwerp to Ghent. The cheap Early Bird rate is for sale up to 3 days before departure. Consult the international itinerary planner for your schedule.

Prices Intercity Brussels to Ghent

		Discount on NS route	Free travel NS route		Discount on NS route	Free travel NS route
	2nd class			1st class
Flex rate	€ 57.90	€ 45.10	€ 25.90	€ 93.70	€ 72.10	€ 39.80
Early Bird	€ 31.50	--	€ 17	€ 48.50	--	€ 25

*Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Ghent, then the trip is cheaper.

When are the Christmas market in Ghent?

The Christmas market in Ghent is from 7 to 31 December 2023. During the Winter Festival, Gravensteen will once again transform into a Winter Wonder Castle (9 December 2023 - 7 January 2024).

What else can you do in Ghent?

Ghent is in the top 3 of authentic destinations according to National Geographic and Lonely Planet also puts the city in its top 10 'must-see cities'. And in winter, the city is extra enchanting. You can go there for the museums, the good food and its great atmosphere.

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