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

By bus and train

To get from Ranst to Gistel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 420 bus from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station to Berchem Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 51 bus from Oostende Station Perron 8 station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 420420
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    ID 103036
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Berchem Station Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 1
    ID 102846
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 8
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Torhout Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 501107
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 421, IC and 51

To get from Ranst to Gistel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station to Berchem Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 51 bus from Oostende Station Perron 8 station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 421421
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    ID 103036
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Berchem Station Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 1
    ID 102846
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 8
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Torhout Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 501107
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ranst to Gistel

The distance between Ranst, Belgium and Gistel, Belgium is approximately 145.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ranst to Gistel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ranst

Ranst is located at Ranst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg.

Bus stations close to Ranst:

  • Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
  • Wommelgem Schawijkstraat
  • Wommelgem Dorp

Public transit stations close to Gistel, Belgium

Gistel is located at Gistel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gistel Koolaerd.

Bus stations close to Gistel:

  • Gistel Koolaerd
  • Gistel Stadhuis
  • Gistel Kruiskalsijde

Alternative route by bus and train via 421, IC and 51

To get from Ranst to Gistel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station to Berchem Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 51 bus from Oostende Station Perron 8 station to Gistel Kruiskalsijde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 421421
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    ID 103036
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Berchem Station Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 1
    ID 102846
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 8
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Torhout Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    Ride to bus station
    Gistel Kruiskalsijde
    ID 501107
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line IC, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line IC, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ranst and Gistel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ranst to Gistel in Belgium?

    The 420 bus line goes from Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station near Ranst to Berchem Station Perron 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Berchem Station Perron 1 station near Gistel in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Ranst and Gistel in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ranst to get to Gistel in Belgium?

    Get on the 420 bus from the Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg stop near Ranst in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ranst and Gistel in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Berchem Station Perron 1 stop, which is closest to Gistel in Belgium.

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