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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, take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, take the IC train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Ghent-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - EC
EC
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 - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Courtrai
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ghent-Dampoort
    Ride to train station
    Ghent-Dampoort
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train via IC and IC

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Ghent-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
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
    Knokke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ghent-Dampoort
    Ride to train station
    Ghent-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 and Gent-Dampoort is approximately 92.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 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.

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort by train via IC and IC

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Dampoort in Gent, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Ghent-Dampoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
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
    Knokke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ghent-Dampoort
    Ride to train station
    Ghent-Dampoort
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Train line Antwerp-Central - Kortrijk.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line Knokke - Liege-Guillemins, Train line Antwerp Central - Lille Flanders (FR).

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The EC train line goes from Rotterdam Central (NL) station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Antwerp-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Antwerp-Berchem station near Gent-Dampoort.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Gent-Dampoort by train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the EC train from the Rotterdam Central (NL) 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 Antwerp-Berchem station, which is closest to Gent-Dampoort.