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

From Brussels to Gent-Dampoort by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 4 light rail from Heros station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Gand-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent-Dampoort
Leaves from Heros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    1.89 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Lemonnier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Dampoort
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent-Dampoort
    Walk to
    Gent-Dampoort
    Oktrooiplein
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort by light rail and train via 10, IC and IC

To get from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 10 light rail from Churchill station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Gand-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent-Dampoort
Leaves from Churchill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Dampoort
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent-Dampoort
    Walk to
    Gent-Dampoort
    Oktrooiplein
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort

The distance between Brussels, Gent and Gent-Dampoort, Gent is approximately 64.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gent – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Gent and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Uccle Mercure
  • Mercure / Mercurius

Public transit stations close to Gent-Dampoort, Gent

Gent-Dampoort is located at Oktrooiplein, Gent and the nearest public transit station is Gent Dampoort Perron A5.

Train stations close to Gent-Dampoort:

  • Gand-Dampoort

Bus stations close to Gent-Dampoort:

  • Gent Dampoort Perron A5
  • Gent Dampoort Perron A4
  • Gent Dampoort Perron A3

Alternative route from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort by light rail and train via 10, IC and IC

To get from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 10 light rail from Churchill station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Gand-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gent-Dampoort
Leaves from Churchill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Dampoort
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gent-Dampoort
    Walk to
    Gent-Dampoort
    Oktrooiplein
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line EXP, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Brussels and Gent-Dampoort?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Brussels to Gent-Dampoort?

    The 4 light rail line goes from Heros station near Brussels in Brussel to Lemonnier station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lemonnier station near Gent-Dampoort in Gent.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Gent-Dampoort in Gent by light rail and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Brussels to get to Gent-Dampoort?

    Get on the 4 light rail from the Heros station near Brussels in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Brussels and Gent-Dampoort?

    Get off the light rail at the Lemonnier station, which is closest to Gent-Dampoort in Gent.