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

From Merksplas to Gent by bus and train

To get from Merksplas to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 432 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S35 train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Bus - 432432
Train - S35
S35
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 432432
    Wait for bus
    432
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - S35S35
    Wait for train
    S35
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Panne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksplas to Gent by bus and train via 439, IC and IC

To get from Merksplas to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 439 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Turnhout Markt Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Binche
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merksplas to Gent
The distance between Merksplas, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 105.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksplas to Gent by bus 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 Merksplas

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Kolonie.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

  • Merksplas Kolonie
  • Merksplas Gentse Wijk
  • Merksplas Kweekstraat
Public transit stations close to Gent, Belgium

Gent is located at Gent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gand-Saint-Pierre.

Train stations close to Gent:

  • Gand-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Gent:

  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 10
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4
Related Routes

Alternative route from Merksplas to Gent by bus and train via 439, IC and IC

To get from Merksplas to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 439 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Turnhout Markt Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Binche
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 432, Bus line S35, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 439, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merksplas and Gent in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merksplas to Gent in Belgium?

    The 432 bus line goes from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station near Merksplas to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station near Gent in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Merksplas and Gent in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merksplas to get to Gent in Belgium?

    Get on the 432 bus from the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 stop near Merksplas in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merksplas and Gent in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

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