How to get from Gent to Herstal by bus and train?

From Gent to Herstal by bus and train

To get from Gent to Herstal in Belgium, take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Liège-Guillemins station. Next, take the BUS bus from Liège-Guillemins station to Milmort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Gand-Saint-Pierre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Liers
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Milmort
    Ride to bus station
    Milmort
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gent to Herstal by bus and train via IC, 1 and 71

To get from Gent to Herstal in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Liège-Guillemins station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 71 bus from Liege Cadran station to Milmort Rue Bovendael station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 11
Bus - 7171
Walk to Herstal
Leaves from Gand-Saint-Pierre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai A
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Liege Place Coronmeuse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liege République Française
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Cadran
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Milmort Route De Liers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milmort Rue Bovendael
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herstal
    Walk to
    Herstal
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Herstal

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Herstal, Belgium is approximately 166.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Herstal 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 Gent

Gent is located at Gent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gent Tuinwijklaan.

Train stations close to Gent:

  • Gand-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Gent:

  • Gent Tuinwijklaan
  • Gent Flamingostraat
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4

Public transit stations close to Herstal, Belgium

Herstal is located at Herstal, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Milmort Maison Communale.

Train stations close to Herstal:

  • Liers
  • Herstal
  • Milmort

Bus stations close to Herstal:

  • Milmort Maison Communale
  • Milmort Eglise
  • Milmort Café De La Gare

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gent to Herstal by bus and train via IC, 1 and 71

To get from Gent to Herstal in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Liège-Guillemins station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 71 bus from Liege Cadran station to Milmort Rue Bovendael station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 11
Bus - 7171
Walk to Herstal
Leaves from Gand-Saint-Pierre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai A
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Liege Place Coronmeuse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liege République Française
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Cadran
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Milmort Route De Liers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milmort Rue Bovendael
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herstal
    Walk to
    Herstal
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gent to Herstal?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gent to Herstal?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 1, Bus line 71.

  • Is there a direct train between Gent and Herstal in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gent to Herstal in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gent to Eupen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eupen station near Herstal in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Herstal in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gent to get to Herstal in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gent in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gent and Herstal in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Eupen stop, which is closest to Herstal in Belgium.