How to travel from Ostend to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between Ostend and Antwerp is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ostend to Antwerp by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AntwerpOstend if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Anvers-Sud.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostend and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from Ostend to Antwerp by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Ostend and Antwerp is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Ostend and Antwerp by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostend to Antwerp is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostend and Antwerp, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostend and Antwerp. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ostend and Antwerp with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Ostend and Antwerp. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ostend and Antwerp. We recommend that you drive to Antwerp. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostend to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to Anvers-Sud. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Antwerp is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Antwerp. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ostend and Antwerp. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostend to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostend and Antwerp

Transport options from Ostend to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€16($16)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€16($16)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Antwerp

The following major airports near Antwerp offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Antwerp
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Antwerp
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Antwerp