How to get from Kortrijk to Gistel by bus and train?

From Kortrijk to Gistel by bus and train

To get from Kortrijk to Gistel in Belgium, take the IC train from Courtrai station to Torhout station. Next, take the 51 bus from Torhout Station Platform 1 station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Kortrijk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gistel on the Moovit app.

130min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 5151
Walk to Gistel
Leaves from Courtrai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Torhout
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torhout Station Platform 1
    ID 502511
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Ostend Station Platform 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 506107
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gistel
    Walk to
    Gistel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kortrijk to Gistel by bus and train via IC, 55 and 50

To get from Kortrijk to Gistel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Courtrai station to Torhout station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 50 bus from Ichtegem Angel Street station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Kortrijk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gistel on the Moovit app.

119min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 5555
Bus - 5050
Walk to Gistel
Leaves from Courtrai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Torhout
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torhout Station Platform 5
    ID 507511
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Diksmuide Station Platform 3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ichtegem Angel Street
    ID 502211
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ichtegem Angel Street
    ID 507211
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Ostend Station Platform 9
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 506107
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gistel
    Walk to
    Gistel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kortrijk to Gistel

The distance between Kortrijk, Belgium and Gistel, Belgium is approximately 63.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kortrijk to Gistel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Kortrijk to Gistel

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kortrijk to Gistel by bus and train via IC, 55 and 50

To get from Kortrijk to Gistel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Courtrai station to Torhout station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 50 bus from Ichtegem Angel Street station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Kortrijk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gistel on the Moovit app.

119min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 5555
Bus - 5050
Walk to Gistel
Leaves from Courtrai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Torhout
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torhout Station Platform 5
    ID 507511
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Diksmuide Station Platform 3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ichtegem Angel Street
    ID 502211
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ichtegem Angel Street
    ID 507211
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Ostend Station Platform 9
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 506107
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gistel
    Walk to
    Gistel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kortrijk to Gistel?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Train line Bruges - Kortrijk, Bus line Torhout - Eernegem - Westkerke - Gistel - Ostend Station.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kortrijk to Gistel?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Train line Brussels Airport-Zaventem - Ostend, Bus line 55, Bus line Koekelare - Eernegem - Westkerke - Gistel - Ostend.

  • Is there a direct train between Kortrijk and Gistel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kortrijk to Gistel in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Courtrai station near Kortrijk to Bruges station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bruges station near Gistel in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kortrijk to Gistel in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kortrijk and Gistel in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kortrijk to get to Gistel in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Courtrai station near Kortrijk in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kortrijk and Gistel in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Bruges stop, which is closest to Gistel in Belgium.

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