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How to get from Diest to Gent by light rail and train?
From Diest to Gent by light rail and train
To get from Diest to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC train from Diest station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the T1 light rail from Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 1 station to Gent Tuinwijklaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.
108min
IC
IC
T1
Leaves from Diest
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationDiest - 2
ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central - 3
Ride to train stationAnvers-Berchem40 min - 4ICWait for trainICPoperinge
- 5Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre50 min
- 6Walk to light rail stationGent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 1ID 204911130 m • 2 min
- 7T1Wait for light railT1Sint-Denijs-Westrem P+R Flanders Expo
- 8Ride to light rail stationGent TuinwijklaanID 2121592 min
- 9Walk toGent10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Diest to Gent by bus and train
To get from Diest to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Diest station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 70 bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4 station to Gent Tuinwijklaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.
114min
IC
IC
70Leaves from Diest
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDiest
- 2ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central
- 3Ride to train stationAnvers-Berchem40 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLille Flandres (Fr)
- 5Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre50 min
- 6Walk to bus stationGent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4180 m • 3 min
- 770Wait for bus70Zwijnaarde Bollebergen
- 8Ride to bus stationGent TuinwijklaanID 2121592 min
- 9Walk toGent10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Diest to Gent
The distance between Diest, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 116.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diest to Gent 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 Diest
Diest is located at Diest, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Diest Fort Leopoldlaan.
Train stations close to Diest:
- Diest
- Zichem
Bus stations close to Diest:
- Diest Fort Leopoldlaan
- Diest Station Perron 2
- Diest Station Perron 3
Public transit stations close to Gent, Belgium
Gent is located at Gent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 21.
Train stations close to Gent:
- Gand-Saint-Pierre
Bus stations close to Gent:
- Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 21
- Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 19
- Gent Sterre (Kortrijksesteenweg)
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- Alveringem to Gent
- Assenede to Gent
- Avelgem to Gent
- Beernem to Gent
- Beersel to Gent
- Berlare to Gent
- Borgloon to Gent
- Bornem to Gent
- Bouillon to Gent
- Brakel to Gent
- Celles to Gent
- Dilbeek to Gent
- Eeklo to Gent
- Gavere to Gent
- Gooik to Gent
- Harelbeke to Gent
- Hooglede to Gent
- Hoogstraten to Gent
- Ieper to Gent
- Knesselare to Gent
From Diest to Gent by bus and train
To get from Diest to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Diest station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 70 bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4 station to Gent Tuinwijklaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.
114min
IC
IC
70Leaves from Diest
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDiest
- 2ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central
- 3Ride to train stationAnvers-Berchem40 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLille Flandres (Fr)
- 5Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre50 min
- 6Walk to bus stationGent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4180 m • 3 min
- 770Wait for bus70Zwijnaarde Bollebergen
- 8Ride to bus stationGent TuinwijklaanID 2121592 min
- 9Walk toGent10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Diest to Gent?
The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Light Rail line T1.
What is the alternative route to get from Diest to Gent?
The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 70.
Is there a direct train between Diest and Gent in Belgium?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.
Which train line goes from Diest to Gent in Belgium?
The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Diest to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Anvers-Berchem station near Gent in Belgium
How long does it take to travel from Diest to Gent in Belgium by train and light rail?
The total travel time between Diest and Gent in Belgium by train and light rail is about 1 hr 48 min.
Where do I get on the train near Diest to get to Gent in Belgium?
Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Diest in Belgium.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Diest and Gent in Belgium?
Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.
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