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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Varel is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Varel is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Varel. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Schiphol Airport, Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl) and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Varel?

The distance between Antwerp and Varel is 519 km. The road distance is 415.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Varel without a car is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 7h 40m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Antwerp to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Varel train from?

Antwerp to Varel train services, operated by European Sleeper, depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Varel?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Varel is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 7h 40m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Antwerp to Varel train arrive?

Antwerp to Varel train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Bad Bentheim station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Varel is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Antwerp to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

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Antwerp to Varel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Antwerp to Varel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
best
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
3. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf56
7h 40m
€102–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Oldenburg central bus station075 / ...
9h 24m
€56–114
Drive 415.6 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Varel415.6 km
4h 35m
€64–93
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
4h 53m
€164–523
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Bad Bentheim
2. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Osnabrück Hbf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel Bahnhof
8h 44m
€64–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Groningen
2. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf56
9h 49m
€82–136
Fly Brussels Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BRU - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
7h 25m
€153–429
Fly Brussels Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
6h 50m
€139–338

Antwerp to Varel by train

116Weekly Trains

7h 40mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Varel, Germany?

You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Varel Bahnhof via Schiphol Airport, Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Varel Bahnhof via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Oldenburg central bus station, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 9h 24m.

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