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

From Gent to Zemst by bus and train

To get from Gent to Zemst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Ghent Garden District Avenue station to Ghent St Peters Station Platform 16 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S1 train from Brussels North station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Zemst on the Moovit app.

85min
Bus - 7171
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Ghent Garden District Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Oostakker Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent St Peters Station Platform 16
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Belgium.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Gent to Zemst

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Zemst, Belgium is approximately 69.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Zemst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Gent to Zemst

To check the bus and train schedule from Gent to Zemst using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gent) and destination (Zemst), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 71, Train line IC, Train line S1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gent and Zemst in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gent to Zemst in Belgium?

    The 71 bus line goes from Ghent St Peters Station Platform 16 station near Gent to Ghent St. Peter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ghent St. Peter station near Zemst in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Zemst in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gent to get to Zemst in Belgium?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Ghent St Peters Station Platform 16 stop near Gent in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gent and Zemst in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Ghent St. Peter station, which is closest to Zemst in Belgium.

Popular Routes