What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Ostend is to train which costs €15 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Ostend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anvers-Sud and arriving at Ostende. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Ostend?

The distance between Antwerp and Ostend is 121 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €15.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Ostend?

The train from Anvers-Sud to Ostende takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Ostend bus from?

Antwerp to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Ostend train from?

Antwerp to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Sud station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Ostend?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Ostend is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €13 - €27 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Antwerp to Ostend bus arrive?

Antwerp to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Antwerp to Ostend train arrive?

Antwerp to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Ostend is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Antwerp to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Antwerp to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Antwerp to Ostend 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
1. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to OstendeIc / ...
1h 34m
€15
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
2h 40m
€13–27
Drive 119.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Ostend119.3 km
1h 14m
€19–27

Antwerp to Ostend by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.7 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Sud to Ostende hourly. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 2h 40m.

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