Bus 40 route
Route stops
83 stops • 3 directions
- Bottelare Dorpsstraat
- Bottelare Dorp
- Bottelare Pontstraat
- Bottelare Steenbergwegel
- Merelbeke Motsenstraat
- Merelbeke Veldstraat
- Merelbeke Kwenenbos
- Merelbeke Sallemeulekouter
- Merelbeke Smecollewegel
- Merelbeke Schellebellepontweg
- Merelbeke Molenhoek
- Merelbeke Kerk
- Merelbeke Hebbelynckstraat
- Merelbeke Waterstraat
- Merelbeke Plataan
- Merelbeke Ringvaartstraat
- Merelbeke Bergstraat
- Merelbeke Van Goethemstraat
- Merelbeke Benoitlaan
- Merelbeke Koestraat
- Ledeberg Eindeke
- Ledeberg Botermarkt
- Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg (Hundelgemsesteenweg)
- Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg
- Gent Sint-Lievenspoort (Zuidpark)
- Gent Vijfwindgatenstraat
- Gent Zuid
- Gent Zuid
- Gent Vijfwindgatenstraat
- Gent Sint-Lievenspoort (Zuidpark)
- Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg (Hundelgemsesteenweg)
- Ledeberg Botermarkt
- Ledeberg Eindeke
- Merelbeke Koestraat
- Merelbeke Benoitlaan
- Merelbeke Van Goethemstraat
- Merelbeke Bergstraat
- Merelbeke Ringvaartstraat
- Merelbeke Plataan
- Merelbeke Waterstraat
- Merelbeke Hebbelynckstraat
- Merelbeke Kerk
- Merelbeke Molenhoek
- Merelbeke Schellebellepontweg
- Merelbeke Smecollewegel
- Merelbeke Sallemeulekouter
- Merelbeke Kwenenbos
- Merelbeke Veldstraat
- Merelbeke Motsenstraat
- Bottelare Steenbergwegel
- Bottelare Pontstraat
- Bottelare Dorp
- Bottelare Koningin Astridlaan
- Bottelare Muntestok
- Munte Biest
- Munte Torrekensstraat
- Baaigem Bosstraat
- Gent Zuid
- Gent Vijfwindgatenstraat
- Gent Sint-Lievenspoort (Zuidpark)
- Ledeberg P+R Ledeberg (Hundelgemsesteenweg)
- Ledeberg Botermarkt
- Ledeberg Eindeke
- Merelbeke Koestraat
- Merelbeke Benoitlaan
- Merelbeke Van Goethemstraat
- Merelbeke Bergstraat
- Merelbeke Ringvaartstraat
- Merelbeke Plataan
- Merelbeke Waterstraat
- Merelbeke Hebbelynckstraat
- Merelbeke Kerk
- Merelbeke Molenhoek
- Merelbeke Schellebellepontweg
- Merelbeke Smecollewegel
- Merelbeke Sallemeulekouter
- Merelbeke Kwenenbos
- Merelbeke Veldstraat
- Merelbeke Motsenstraat
- Bottelare Steenbergwegel
- Bottelare Pontstraat
- Bottelare Dorp
- Bottelare Dorpsstraat
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 40. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 40 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 40 stop here?'
Where does bus #40 run?
This route serves the Ghent (Belgium) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is De Lijn. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'VVR Gent' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #C8D300. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus 40: Bottelare Dorpsstraat - Gent Zuid
Reference
40
Origin
Bottelare Dorpsstraat
Destination
Gent Zuid
Route network
VVR Gent
Operator
De Lijn
Color
#C8D300
Bus 40: Gent Zuid - Baaigem Bosstraat
Reference
40
Origin
Gent Zuid
Destination
Baaigem Bosstraat
Route network
VVR Gent
Operator
De Lijn
Color
#C8D300
Bus 40: Gent Zuid - Bottelare Dorpsstraat
Reference
40
Origin
Gent Zuid
Destination
Bottelare Dorpsstraat
Route network
VVR Gent
Operator
De Lijn
Color
#C8D300
Quick overview
Explore the bus 40 route in Ghent (Belgium). 3 directions, 83 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
