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

From Bornem to Gent by bus and train

To get from Bornem to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Bornem station to Saint-Nicolas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 49 bus from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Bornem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

74min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4949
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Bornem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bornem
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Nicolas
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Herzele School Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bornem to Gent by bus and train via L, IC and 71

To get from Bornem to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Bornem station to Saint-Nicolas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Bornem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

76min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Bornem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bornem
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Nicolas
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Deinze Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bornem to Gent

The distance between Bornem, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 52.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bornem to Gent by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bornem to Gent

To check the bus and train schedule from Bornem to Gent using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bornem) and destination (Gent), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bornem to Gent by bus and train via L, IC and 71

To get from Bornem to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Bornem station to Saint-Nicolas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Bornem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

76min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Bornem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bornem
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Nicolas
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Deinze Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line Leuven - Saint-Nicolas, Train line Antwerp Central - Ostend, Bus line Ghent Sint-Pieters - Merelbeke - Herzele (-Geraardsbergen).

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line Leuven - Saint-Nicolas, Train line Antwerp Central - Ostend, Bus line Oostakker - Ghent - Zwijnaarde Klosse - Nazareth - Deinze.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Saint-Nicolas station near Bornem to Saint-Nicolas station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Saint-Nicolas station near Gent in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Bornem and Gent in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Saint-Nicolas station near Bornem in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Saint-Nicolas stop, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

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