Christmas market in Ghent 2024
Comfortable travel with Eurocity Direct
- Price 2nd class from € 33
- 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 Eurocity Direct
With Eurocity Direct
With Eurocity Direct, you will travel from Amsterdam Zuid to Ghent in 3.08 hours. The lowest single fare in second class for this route is € 33. Book your ticket in time, as Saver fare availability is limited.
Prices Eurocity Direct to Ghent
| Free travel NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||
| Flex rate | € 66,20 | € 53 | € 99,40 | € 78,10 |
| Saver | € 32,40 | € 27,40 | € 56,60 | € 45,60 |
Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The prices of Eurocity Direct and EuroCity are 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 5 to 31 December 2024. During the Winter Festival, Gravensteen will once again transform into a Winter Wonder Castle (7 December 2024 - 5 January 2025).
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.
Christmas market in Ghent
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Wintery scenes, beautiful nativity stalls, twinkling lights and festive Christmas music make for a memorable day trip.
Weekend getaway Ghent
Ghent is a great destination for a weekend getaway close to home. In the city centre, you can stroll through narrow alleyways and across charming squares.