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

From Gent to Puurs by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Puurs 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 S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Puurs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Puurs on the Moovit app.

98min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 8
    Ride to train station Puurs
    Ride to train station
    Puurs
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gent to Puurs by bus and train

To get from Gent to Puurs in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 76 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 L train from Saint-Nicolas station to Puurs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Puurs on the Moovit app.

78min
Bus - 7676
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lochristi Pauwstraat
  • 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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Nicolas
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Puurs
    Ride to train station
    Puurs
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Puurs

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Puurs, Belgium is approximately 88.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Puurs by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Gent to Puurs

To check the light rail and train schedule from Gent to Puurs using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gent) and destination (Puurs), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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From Gent to Puurs by bus and train

To get from Gent to Puurs in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 76 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 L train from Saint-Nicolas station to Puurs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Puurs on the Moovit app.

78min
Bus - 7676
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lochristi Pauwstraat
  • 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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Nicolas
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Puurs
    Ride to train station
    Puurs
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Train line IC, Train line S32.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 76, Train line IC, Train line L.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gent and Puurs 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 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gent to Puurs 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 Puurs in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Puurs in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

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

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