How to get from Gent to Aalst by light rail and train?

From Gent to Aalst by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Aalst in Belgium, take the T1 light rail from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. Next, take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Gent
  • 2
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Gentbrugge Stelplaats
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2
    ID 204912
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gent to Aalst by bus and train

To get from Gent to Aalst in Belgium, take the 70 bus from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 7070
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Oostakker Wittewalle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Aalst

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Aalst, Belgium is approximately 28.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Aalst by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gent

Gent is located at Gent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gand-Saint-Pierre.

Train stations close to Gent:

  • Gand-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Gent:

  • Gent Sterre (Oudenaardsesteenweg)
  • Gent Roosakker
  • Gent Sterre (Kortrijksesteenweg)

Public transit stations close to Aalst, Belgium

Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Moutstraat.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Vijfhuizen
  • Haaltert

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst Moutstraat
  • Aalst Zwartehoekbrug
  • Aalst Esplanade

Related Routes

From Gent to Aalst by bus and train

To get from Gent to Aalst in Belgium, take the 70 bus from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 7070
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Oostakker Wittewalle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gent to Aalst?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gent to Aalst?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gent and Aalst in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gent to Aalst in Belgium?

    The T1 light rail line goes from Gentbrugge Stelplaats station near Gent to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station near Aalst in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Gent to Aalst in Belgium by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Gent and Aalst in Belgium by light rail and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Gent to get to Aalst in Belgium?

    Get on the T1 light rail from the Gentbrugge Stelplaats station near Gent in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Gent and Aalst in Belgium?

    Get off the light rail at the Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station, which is closest to Aalst in Belgium.

  • When is the first bus from Gent to Aalst in Belgium?

    The first bus from Gent to Aalst in Belgium is Gent Sint-Pieters-Melle-Oordegem-Erpe V.-Aalst. It leaves the Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 stop at 10:10 AM.

  • When is the first train from Gent to Aalst in Belgium?

    The first train from Gent to Aalst in Belgium is Alost - Gand-Saint-Pierre. It leaves the Gand-Saint-Pierre station at 6:28 AM.

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