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 Ghent St. Peter station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 43B bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station to Merksplas Colony 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 Ghent St. Peter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Breda (NL)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
    ID 102212
    250 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Arendonk Pilgrim Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Colony
    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.

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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 Antwerp-Central - Poperinge, 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 Ghent St. Peter station near Gent to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp 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 Ghent St. Peter 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 Antwerp Central stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.

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