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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 17
47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
47 m
Trains on Sep 17
52
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 52 trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central, including 52 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 47 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.
18078:02 AM0h52Ghent-Dampoort8:54 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers- 180910:02 AM0h52Ghent-Dampoort10:54 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 18089:02 AM0h52Ghent-Dampoort9:54 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 18056:02 AM0h52Ghent-Dampoort6:54 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 30298:18 AM0h54Ghent-Dampoort9:12 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 197119:36 AM0h47Ghent-Dampoort10:23 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 7287:36 AM0h47Ghent-Dampoort8:23 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 1970710:36 AM0h47Ghent-Dampoort11:23 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 7265:36 AM0h47Ghent-Dampoort6:23 AMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
- 1970911:36 AM0h47Ghent-Dampoort12:23 PMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Antwerp-Central take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (50m by train vs 52m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Regional.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 6:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 6:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3039 | 6:20 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 7:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19751 | 6:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 7:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1818 | 7:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 7:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3040 | 7:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 8:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19729 | 7:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 8:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1819 | 8:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 8:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3041 | 8:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 9:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19735 | 8:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 9:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1820 | 9:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 9:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19737 | 9:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1821 | 10:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 10:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19741 | 10:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 11:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1822 | 11:00 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h53 | 11:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| 725 | 4:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 5:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 726 | 5:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 6:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1805 | 6:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 6:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3027 | 6:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 7:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 727 | 6:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 7:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1806 | 7:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3028 | 7:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 8:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 728 | 7:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 8:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1807 | 8:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 8:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3029 | 8:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 9:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19701 | 8:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 9:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1808 | 9:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3030 | 9:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 10:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19711 | 9:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 10:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1809 | 10:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3031 | 10:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 11:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19707 | 10:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 11:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1810 | 11:02 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 11:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3032 | 11:18 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 12:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19709 | 11:36 AM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 12:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1811 | 12:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 12:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3033 | 12:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 1:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19713 | 12:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 1:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1812 | 1:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3034 | 1:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 2:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19715 | 1:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 2:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1813 | 2:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3035 | 2:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 3:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19739 | 2:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 3:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1814 | 3:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 3:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3036 | 3:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 4:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19719 | 3:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 4:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1815 | 4:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 4:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3037 | 4:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 5:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 737 | 4:36 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h47 | 5:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1816 | 5:02 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h52 | 5:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3038 | 5:18 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h54 | 6:12 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19725 | 5:35 PM Ghent-Dampoort | 0h48 | 6:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central
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Trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central run on average 13 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 11:36. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 4:36 AM |
Last train 11:36 AM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS trains will get you between Ghent-Dampoort and Antwerp-Central from $6 (€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: Trains from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central 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-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central
Most Ghent-Dampoort to Antwerp-Central trains use the Gent St Pieters to Antwerpen Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent-Dampoort and Antwerp-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
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.
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