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 P train from Diest station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the T1 light rail from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 1 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The light rail and train schedule from Diest may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

99min
Train - P
P
Train - P
P
Light Rail - T1
T1
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Courtrai
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 1
    ID 204911
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Sint-Denijs-Westrem P+R Flanders Expo
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail 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

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 P train from Diest station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the 48 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 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from Diest may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - P
P
Train - P
P
Bus - 4848
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Courtrai
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Meilegem Village
  • 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 Diest to Gent

The distance between Diest, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 113.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Diest to Gent

To check the light rail and train schedule from Diest to Gent using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Diest) and destination (Gent), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail 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 light rail and train schedules.

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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 P train from Diest station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the 48 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 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from Diest may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - P
P
Train - P
P
Bus - 4848
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Courtrai
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Meilegem Village
  • 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 Diest to Gent?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Tongeren, Train line P, Light Rail line Moscow - South - Kouter - Saint-Peters Station - Flanders Expo.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Tongeren, Train line P, Bus line Ghent Sint-Pieters - Merelbeke - Gavere - Meilegem.

  • 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 39 min.

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

    The P train line goes from Brussels South station near Diest to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Brussels North 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 39 min.

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

    Get on the P train from the Brussels South 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 Brussels North station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

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