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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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€14 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Antwerp
Travel to Antwerp easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Antwerp.
There are 2 travel options from Ghent to Antwerp: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Antwerp is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€2) compared to other travel options to Antwerp:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Ghent and Antwerp is by bus, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 56 min on average.
Antwerp is approximately 32 miles (51 km) away from Ghent.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Antwerp is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Ghent to Antwerp as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Antwerp:
- Buses mostly leave from Gent, Ghent and tend to arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Trains mostly leave from Ghent St Pieters and tend to arrive in Antwerp-Central.
The following travel companies offer services from Ghent to Antwerp:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Antwerp. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Ghent to Antwerp tickets on Omio for $3 (€2).
- SNCB can take you to Antwerp by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB from Ghent to Antwerp for $15 (€14).
Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Antwerp with FlixBus.
- You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Antwerp with SNCB.
Direct services to Antwerp tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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