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How to get from Gent to Antwerpen by bus and train?

From Gent to Antwerpen by bus and train

To get from Gent to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the 141 bus from Hoboken Berkenrodelei station to Hoboken Moretusstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Bus - 141141
Leaves from Gand-Saint-Pierre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken-Polder
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Berkenrodelei
    ID 101345
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 141141
    Wait for bus
    141
    Wijnegem Wsc Zuid
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hoboken Moretusstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretusstraat
    ID 104301
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gent to Antwerpen by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T1 light rail from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Hoboken-Polder station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Walk to Antwerpen
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken-Polder
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Antwerpen
    Walk to
    Antwerpen
    1.81 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Antwerpen

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Antwerpen, Belgium is approximately 73.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Antwerpen by bus 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 Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17.

Train stations close to Gent:

  • Gand-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Gent:

  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 10
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4

Public transit stations close to Antwerpen, Belgium

Antwerpen is located at Antwerpen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Meerlenhoflaan.

Train stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken-Polder

Bus stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken Meerlenhoflaan
  • Hoboken Groenstraat
  • Hoboken Lelieplaats

Ferry stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Kruibeke

From Gent to Antwerpen by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T1 light rail from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Hoboken-Polder station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Walk to Antwerpen
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken-Polder
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Antwerpen
    Walk to
    Antwerpen
    1.81 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line S32, Bus line 141.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

  • Is there a direct train between Gent and Antwerpen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gent to Antwerpen in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gent to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Antwerpen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Gent to Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gent and Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gent to get to Antwerpen in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gent in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gent and Antwerpen in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Antwerpen in Belgium.

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