- Must visit
Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)
Antwerp’s flagship city museum with exhibitions on the port, trade, and world cultures, plus a panoramic rooftop.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
48
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Antwerp will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 48 trains that leave Ostend for Antwerp on Wed, Jun 10, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the 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 33 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 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.
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514 · 19719
515 · 737
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1813Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to Antwerp:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Antwerp costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1808 | 8:09 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1808 | 8:09 AM Ostende | 1h33 | 9:42 AM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
1808 | 8:09 AM Ostende | 1h39 | 9:48 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 · 19711 | 8:42 AM Ostende | 1h35 | 10:17 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
508 · 19711 | 8:42 AM Ostende | 1h41 | 10:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
508 · 19711+ 2660 | 8:42 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 10:27 AM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1809 | 9:09 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809 | 9:09 AM Ostende | 1h33 | 10:42 AM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809 | 9:09 AM Ostende | 1h39 | 10:48 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
509 · 19707 | 9:42 AM Ostende | 1h35 | 11:17 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
509 · 19707 | 9:42 AM Ostende | 1h41 | 11:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
509 · 19707+ 2661 | 9:42 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 11:27 AM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1810 | 10:09 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 11:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1810 | 10:09 AM Ostende | 1h33 | 11:42 AM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
1810 | 10:09 AM Ostende | 1h39 | 11:48 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
510 · 19709 | 10:42 AM Ostende | 1h35 | 12:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
510 · 19709 | 10:42 AM Ostende | 1h41 | 12:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
510 · 19709+ 2662 | 10:42 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 12:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1811 | 11:09 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 12:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1811 | 11:09 AM Ostende | 1h39 | 12:48 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
1811 | 11:09 AM Ostende | 1h33 | 12:42 PM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
511 · 19713 | 11:42 AM Ostende | 1h41 | 1:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
511 · 19713 | 11:42 AM Ostende | 1h35 | 1:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
511 · 19713+ 2663 | 11:42 AM Ostende | 1h45 | 1:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1812 | 12:09 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1812 | 12:09 PM Ostende | 1h33 | 1:42 PM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
1812 | 12:09 PM Ostende | 1h39 | 1:48 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
512 · 19715 | 12:42 PM Ostende | 1h35 | 2:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
512 · 19715 | 12:42 PM Ostende | 1h41 | 2:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
512 · 19715+ 2664 | 12:42 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 2:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1813 | 1:09 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1813 | 1:09 PM Ostende | 1h39 | 2:48 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
1813 | 1:09 PM Ostende | 1h33 | 2:42 PM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
513 · 19739 | 1:42 PM Ostende | 1h41 | 3:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
513 · 19739 | 1:42 PM Ostende | 1h35 | 3:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
513 · 19739+ 2665 | 1:42 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 3:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1814 | 2:09 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 3:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1814 | 2:09 PM Ostende | 1h39 | 3:48 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
1814 | 2:09 PM Ostende | 1h33 | 3:42 PM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
514 · 19719 | 2:42 PM Ostende | 1h35 | 4:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
514 · 19719 | 2:42 PM Ostende | 1h41 | 4:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
514 · 19719+ 2666 | 2:42 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 4:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
1815 | 3:09 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 4:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1815 | 3:09 PM Ostende | 1h33 | 4:42 PM Antwerp-South | 0 transfersDirect | |
1815 | 3:09 PM Ostende | 1h39 | 4:48 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0 transfersDirect | |
515 · 737 | 3:42 PM Ostende | 1h35 | 5:17 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1 transfer | |
515 · 737 | 3:42 PM Ostende | 1h41 | 5:23 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
515 · 737+ 2667 | 3:42 PM Ostende | 1h45 | 5:27 PM Antwerp-South | 2 transfers | |
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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 $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Antwerp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Antwerp trip today.
Antwerp’s flagship city museum with exhibitions on the port, trade, and world cultures, plus a panoramic rooftop.
Major fine arts museum in a landmark building, renowned for Flemish Masters and strong Ensor and Magritte collections.
UNESCO-listed printing museum in the former Plantin and Moretus house, preserving historic presses and interiors.
Antwerp’s historic main square, lined with guild houses and the city hall, ideal for classic old-town views.
Trendy former docklands district around MAS, popular for waterside walks, modern architecture, and social media views.
The city’s grand shopping boulevard, notable for elegant architecture and easy walking between major central sights.
Mussels steamed with vegetables and herbs, traditionally served with Belgian fries. A classic Belgian meal widely enjoyed in Antwerp.
Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer, often served with fries. It is a comforting regional staple in Flanders.
Puff pastry filled with a creamy chicken ragout, often served with fries. This old-school Belgian dish is common in traditional brasseries.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant in a former chapel, celebrated for creative tasting menus and a striking setting.
Antwerp's iconic brewery venue, ideal for tasting the city's signature Bolleke beer alongside casual Belgian dishes.
A long-established Antwerp restaurant known for Belgian classics, seafood, and meat dishes in an elegant historic interior.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Mid-range dining and hotels are manageable, but central areas and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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