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 L train from Mechelen station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 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.

104min
Light Rail - T1
T1
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
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
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Brussels South
  • 8
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gent to Zemst by train

To get from Gent to Zemst in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S5 train from Vilvoorde station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 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.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S5
S5
Leaves from Ghent St. Peter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vilvoorde
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Mechelen
  • 7
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    4 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 104 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 train

To get from Gent to Zemst in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S5 train from Vilvoorde station to Eppegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 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.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S5
S5
Leaves from Ghent St. Peter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    800 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vilvoorde
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Mechelen
  • 7
    Ride to train station Eppegem
    Ride to train station
    Eppegem
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Train line L, Train line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line S5.

  • 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 44 min.

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

    The T1 light rail line goes from Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 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 light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Gent and Zemst in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 44 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 Ghent St. Peters Station Platform 2 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. Peter station, which is closest to Zemst in Belgium.

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