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

From Gent to Dessel by bus and train

To get from Gent to Dessel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 47 bus from Turnhout Station Platform 2 station to Dessel Kuil Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Leaves from Ghent St. Peter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 2
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dessel Kuil Street
    Ride to bus station
    Dessel Kuil Street
    ID 107579
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Dessel

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Dessel, Belgium is approximately 128.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Dessel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Ostend, Train line Antwerp Central - Turnhout, Bus line 47.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Ghent St. Peter station near Gent to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Central station near Dessel in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Dessel in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent St. Peter station near Gent in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Antwerp Central stop, which is closest to Dessel in Belgium.

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