There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Riemst by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
3h 30m€32–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastrichtbus N84
4h 58m€18–28Drive 161.4 km
- Drive from Ghent to Riemstcar 161.4 km
1h 42m€25–36Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongrestrain Ic / ...
4h 10m€30–83Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 770
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
5h 13m€50–97
Ghent to Riemst by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Riemst is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Riemst is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Riemst station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Riemst Busstation perron 2 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Riemst. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Tongres via Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Ghent and Riemst is 181 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Riemst without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ghent to Riemst, including transfers.
Ghent to Riemst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Riemst train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Riemst is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Riemst, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Hasselt hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Hasselt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Riemst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Ghent to Riemst train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hasselt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Riemst is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ghent to Riemst.
There are 1822+ hotels available in Riemst.


















