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

From Gent to Zemst by light rail and train

To get from Gent to Zemst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T1 light rail from Ghent Garden District Avenue station to Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the S1 train from Mechelen station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Zemst on the Moovit app.

99min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - L
L
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Ghent Garden District Avenue

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 Moscow
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2
    ID 204912
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mechelen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 L train and finally take the S1 train from Mechelen station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Zemst on the Moovit app.

97min
Bus - 7171
Train - L
L
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 - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mechelen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gent to Zemst

The distance between Gent, Belgium and Zemst, Belgium is approximately 64.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gent to Zemst 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 Zemst

To check the light rail 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 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 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 L train and finally take the S1 train from Mechelen station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The light rail and train schedule from Gent may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Zemst on the Moovit app.

97min
Bus - 7171
Train - L
L
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 - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mechelen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Light Rail line Flanders Expo - Saint Peters Station - Kouter - South - Moscow, Train line Mechelen - Zeebrugge Village, Train line Antwerp Central - Nivelles.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line Deinze - Nazareth - Zwijnaarde Klosse - Ghent - Oostakker, Train line Mechelen - Zeebrugge Village, Train line Antwerp Central - Nivelles.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gent and Zemst 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 39 min.

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

    The T1 light rail line goes from Gentbrugge Moscow station near Gent to Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 station near Zemst in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Gent and Zemst in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the light rail at the Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 station, which is closest to Zemst in Belgium.

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