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

From Gent to Merksplas by bus and train

To get from Gent to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 43B bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station to Merksplas Kolonie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 43B43B
Walk to Merksplas
Leaves from Gand-Saint-Pierre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Breda (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    250 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Arendonk Pelgrimsplein
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merksplas
    Walk to
    Merksplas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Merksplas

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium is approximately 105.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Merksplas 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 Sint-Pietersstation Perron 23
  • Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 22

Public transit stations close to Merksplas, Belgium

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Kolonie.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

  • Merksplas Kolonie
  • Merksplas Kweekstraat
  • Merksplas Stwg. Op Wortel

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line EC, Bus line 43B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Merksplas in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.

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