How to get from Gent to Mons by light rail and train?

From Gent to Mons by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Mons in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T1 light rail from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Gent
  • 2
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Gentbrugge Stelplaats
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2
    ID 204912
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gent to Mons by bus and train

To get from Gent to Mons in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 78 bus from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - 7878
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Lokeren Station Perron 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Mons

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Mons, Belgium is approximately 115.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Mons by light rail 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 Mons, Belgium

Mons is located at Mons, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Mons Tour Des Ecoliers.

Train stations close to Mons:

  • Ghlin
  • Obourg
  • Mons

Bus stations close to Mons:

  • Mons Tour Des Ecoliers
  • Mons Ste-Waudru
  • Mons Capucins

Related Routes

From Gent to Mons by bus and train

To get from Gent to Mons in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 78 bus from Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - 7878
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Lokeren Station Perron 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 78, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gent and Mons in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gent to Mons in Belgium?

    The T1 light rail line goes from Gentbrugge Stelplaats station near Gent to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station near Mons in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Gent to Mons in Belgium by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Gent and Mons in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Gent to get to Mons in Belgium?

    Get on the T1 light rail from the Gentbrugge Stelplaats station near Gent in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Gent and Mons in Belgium?

    Get off the light rail at the Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station, which is closest to Mons in Belgium.

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