How to get from Leuven to Gent by light rail and train?

From Leuven to Gent by light rail and train

To get from Leuven to Gent in Belgium, take the EXP train from Louvain station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, 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 17 min.

77min
Train - EXP
EXP
Light Rail - T1
T1
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 1
    ID 204911
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Sint-Denijs-Westrem P+R Flanders Expo
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Gent Tuinwijklaan
    Ride to light rail station
    Gent Tuinwijklaan
    ID 212159
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leuven to Gent by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Gent in Belgium, take the EXP train from Louvain station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, take the 76 bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4 station to Gent Tuinwijklaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    De Pinte Groenpark
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Gent Tuinwijklaan
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Tuinwijklaan
    ID 212159
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Gent

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 84.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven 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 Leuven

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
  • Leuven Station Perron 2
  • Leuven Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Gent, Belgium

Gent is located at Gent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gent Sterre (Oudenaardsesteenweg).

Train stations close to Gent:

  • Gand-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Gent:

  • Gent Sterre (Oudenaardsesteenweg)
  • Gent Sterre (Kortrijksesteenweg)
  • Gent Flamingostraat

Related Routes

From Leuven to Gent by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Gent in Belgium, take the EXP train from Louvain station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, take the 76 bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4 station to Gent Tuinwijklaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    De Pinte Groenpark
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Gent Tuinwijklaan
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Tuinwijklaan
    ID 212159
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line EXP, Bus line T1.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line EXP, Bus line 76.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The EXP train line goes from Ostende station near Leuven to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gent in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Gent in Belgium by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Leuven and Gent in Belgium by train and light rail is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the EXP train from the Ostende station near Leuven in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

  • When is the last train from Leuven to Gent in Belgium?

    The last train from Leuven to Gent in Belgium is the Eupen - Ostende line. It leaves the Louvain station at 2:00 AM.