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

From Mons to Gent by light rail and train

To get from Mons to Gent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC train from Mons station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 50 min. The light rail and train schedule from Mons may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

110min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - T1
T1
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Mons

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mons
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 1
    ID 204911
    140 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
    Gent Tuinwijklaan
    ID 212159
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mons to Gent by train

To get from Mons to Gent in Belgium, take the IC train from Mons station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The light rail and train schedule from Mons may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

113min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Mons

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mons
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mons to Gent

The distance between Mons, Belgium and Gent, Belgium is approximately 112.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mons 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 Mons to Gent

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

To get from Mons to Gent in Belgium, take the IC train from Mons station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The light rail and train schedule from Mons may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gent on the Moovit app.

113min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent
Leaves from Mons

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mons
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Gent
    Walk to
    Gent
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Light Rail line T1.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Mons and Gent?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mons to Gent?

    The IC train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station near Mons in Mons to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Gent in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Mons in Mons and Gent in Belgium by train and light rail is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station near Mons in Mons.

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi station, which is closest to Gent in Belgium.

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