How to travel from Ghent to Antwerp

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Travel Information to Antwerp from Ghent

Distance32 miles (51 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$3 - $15
Cheapest modeBus • $3 (€2) • 45 min
Fastest modeBus • $3 (€2) • 45 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 32 miles (51 km) by bus or train between Ghent and Antwerp. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ghent to Antwerp.

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from Ghent to Antwerp

How to get from Ghent to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ghent to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM0h45
Gent, Ghent
11:30AMAntwerp, Linkeroever (Regatta)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM1h10
Gent, Ghent
10:45AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM0h45
Gent, Ghent
11:30AMAntwerp, Linkeroever (Regatta)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity1810
10:51AM0h52
Ghent St Pieters
11:43AMAntwerp-South
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity19707
10:24AM0h53
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMAntwerp-Berchem
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1810
10:51AM0h58
Ghent St Pieters
11:49AMAntwerp-Berchem
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM1h15
Gent, Ghent
12:00PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM1h15
Gent, Ghent
04:15PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM1h05
Gent, Ghent
06:55PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Ghent to Antwerp

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Ghent to Antwerp, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Ghent to Antwerp and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs

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.

Your trip from Ghent to Antwerp doesn't have to end in Antwerp. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam. If you’d like to add Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam to your Ghent to Antwerp tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Antwerp today!

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