The average train between Zemst and Ghent takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Zemst to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zemst and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Zemst is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zemst to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zemst station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Zemst to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Weerde station.
Zemst to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Zemst to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zemst and Ghent is 52.6 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Weerde to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 1m.