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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ostend to Antwerp
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Antwerp will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 73 trains that leave Ostend for Antwerp every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
508 · 197118:421h35Ostende10:17Antwerp-Berchem£191One-way1 change- 18088:091h33Ostende9:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
- 18099:091h45Ostende10:54Antwerp-Central£191One-way0 changes
- 181010:091h39Ostende11:48Antwerp-Berchem£191One-way0 changes
- 509 · 197079:411h36Ostende11:17Antwerp-Berchem£191One-way1 change
- 181717:101h32Ostende18:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
- 181818:101h32Ostende19:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
- 18088:091h33Ostende9:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
- 181010:091h33Ostende11:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
- 181111:091h33Ostende12:42Antwerp-South£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ostend to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 104 km
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£18 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ostend to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Antwerp trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 · 19709 | 10:41 Ostende | 1h42 | 12:23 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
| 510 · 19709 | 10:41 Ostende | 1h36 | 12:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
| 1811 | 11:09 Ostende | 1h39 | 12:48 Antwerp-Berchem | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1811 | 11:09 Ostende | 1h45 | 12:54 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1811 | 11:09 Ostende | 1h33 | 12:42 Antwerp-South | 0 changesdirect | |
| 511 · 19713 | 11:41 Ostende | 1h36 | 13:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
| 511 · 19713 | 11:41 Ostende | 1h42 | 13:23 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 1808 | 8:09 Ostende | 1h45 | 9:54 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1808 | 8:09 Ostende | 1h39 | 9:48 Antwerp-Berchem | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1808 | 8:09 Ostende | 1h33 | 9:42 Antwerp-South | 0 changesdirect | |
| 508 · 19711 | 8:42 Ostende | 1h41 | 10:23 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
| 508 · 19711 | 8:42 Ostende | 1h35 | 10:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
| 1809 | 9:09 Ostende | 1h33 | 10:42 Antwerp-South | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1809 | 9:09 Ostende | 1h45 | 10:54 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1809 | 9:09 Ostende | 1h39 | 10:48 Antwerp-Berchem | 0 changesdirect | |
| 509 · 19707 | 9:41 Ostende | 1h42 | 11:23 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
| 509 · 19707 | 9:41 Ostende | 1h36 | 11:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
| 1810 | 10:09 Ostende | 1h45 | 11:54 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1810 | 10:09 Ostende | 1h39 | 11:48 Antwerp-Berchem | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1810 | 10:09 Ostende | 1h33 | 11:42 Antwerp-South | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ostend to Antwerp
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Trains from Ostend to Antwerp run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Ostend to Antwerp trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ostend and Antwerp from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ostend to Antwerp train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostend to Antwerp by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ostend and Antwerp
Most Ostend to Antwerp trains use the Oostende to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Ostend and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ostend station do trains to Antwerp leave from?
Getting to Oostende from Ostend city centre
Oostende is 1 km from Ostend city centre. Public transport options include:
Oostende train station facilities and services
Oostende has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lobster, Bistro Mathilda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oostende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oostende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oostende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oostende: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oostende: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bero, Andromeda Hotel, Hotel Mercure Oostende.
Which Antwerp station do trains from Ostend arrive at?
Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Getting to Antwerpen-Berchem from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem train station facilities and services
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Getting to Antwerpen-Zuid from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid train station facilities and services
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
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