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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Bruxelles-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 4 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Gent-Dampoort on the Moovit app.

64min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Courtrai
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 7
    Ride to train station Gand-Dampoort
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Dampoort
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Gent and Gent-Dampoort, Gent is approximately 73.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gent – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort

To check the train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Gent-Dampoort), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Gent-Dampoort?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort?

    The IC train line goes from Ostende station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Gent-Dampoort in Gent.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Gent-Dampoort in Gent by train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Gent-Dampoort?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Gent-Dampoort?

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