How to get from Brussels South to Gent by light rail and train?

From Brussels South to Gent by light rail and train

To get from Brussels South to Gent in Belgium, take the IC train from Brussels South station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, 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 41 min. The light rail and train schedule from Brussels South may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

41min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - T1
T1
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Brussels South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels South
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 1
    ID 204911
    140 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels South to Gent by bus and train

To get from Brussels South to Gent in Belgium, take the IC train from Brussels South station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, take the 70 bus from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The light rail and train schedule from Brussels South may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

43min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7070
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Brussels South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels South
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Zwijnaarde Technology Park (Parking Building)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels South to Gent

The distance between Brussels South, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 52.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels South 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 Brussels South to Gent

To check the light rail and train schedule from Brussels South to Gent using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels South) 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 Brussels South to Gent by bus and train

To get from Brussels South to Gent in Belgium, take the IC train from Brussels South station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, take the 70 bus from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4 station to Ghent Garden District Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The light rail and train schedule from Brussels South may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

43min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7070
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Brussels South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels South
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 4
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Zwijnaarde Technology Park (Parking Building)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Garden District Avenue
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels South to Gent?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Train line Eupen - Ostend, Light Rail line Depot - Ledeberg - South - Saint Peters - Flanders Expo.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels South to Gent?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line Eupen - Ostend, Bus line Oostakker - Ghent - Zwijnaarde Technology Park.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels South and Gent?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels South to Gent?

    The IC train line goes from Ostend station near Brussels South in Brussels to Ghent St. Peter station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Ghent St. Peter station near Gent in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels South to Gent by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Brussels South in Brussels and Gent in Belgium by train and light rail is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels South to get to Gent?

    Get on the IC train from the Ostend station near Brussels South in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels South and Gent?

    Get off the train at the Ghent St. Peter station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

  • When is the last train from Brussels South to Gent?

    The last train from Brussels South in Brussels to Gent in Belgium is the Bruges - Hasselt line. It leaves the Brussels South station at 11:29 PM.

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