Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station

Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station serves over 17 million passengers each year and functions as the fourth-busiest train station in Belgium with twelve platforms connecting regional and international destinations.

The station officially opened in 1912 to coincide with the 1913 International Exposition in Ghent, replacing an earlier smaller station that had been established on the Ghent to Ostend line in 1881.

The interior features ceiling paintings and murals depicting thirteen Belgian cities including Bruges, Brussels, and Antwerp, created to celebrate Belgium's regional diversity and cultural heritage at the time of the station's inauguration.

The station offers tram lines 1 and 3 plus several bus routes connecting to the city center, located about a 10-minute walk away, with luggage storage and tourist information services available in the main hall.

The ongoing redevelopment project includes plans for an underground bicycle parking facility designed to accommodate up to 10,000 bikes, reflecting Ghent's commitment to promoting cycling as a primary mode of urban transportation.

Location: Ghent

Inception: 1912

Architects: Louis Cloquet

Official opening: 1912

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: NMBS/SNCB

Address: Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein, Gent

Website: https://belgiantrain.be/en/station-information/oost-vlaanderen/gent-sint-pieters

GPS coordinates: 51.03552,3.71072

Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:05