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

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 L train from Diest station to Antwerp-Berchem 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 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Diest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    56 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 Diest to Gent

The distance between Diest, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 116.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diest 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 Diest to Gent

To check the bus 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 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line L, Train line IC, Bus line 71.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Antwerp-Berchem station near Diest to Ghent St. Peter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ghent St. Peter station near Gent in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Diest and Gent in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Antwerp-Berchem 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 Ghent St. Peter stop, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

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