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 Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S1 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 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.

84min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
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 Moscou
  • 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-Nord
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    17 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 Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S1 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 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.

84min
Bus - 7171
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Oostakker Dorp
  • 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
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    17 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 69.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 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 Gent Tuinwijklaan station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 16 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S1 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 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.

84min
Bus - 7171
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Gent Tuinwijklaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gent
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Oostakker Dorp
  • 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
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Train line IC, Train line S1.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 71, Train line IC, Train line S1.

  • 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 24 min.

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

    The T1 light rail line goes from Gentbrugge Moscou 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 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 24 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 Moscou 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 Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 2 station, which is closest to Zemst in Belgium.

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