How to travel from Ghent to Antwerp

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Compare bus and train for Ghent to Antwerp

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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$9

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1h 41m

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1h 11m

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from Ghent to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM1h15
Gent, Ghent
12:00PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM1h15
Gent, Ghent
04:15PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:55AM0h45
Gent, Ghent
01:40AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$81One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity1810
10:53AM0h49
Ghent St Pieters
11:42AMAntwerp-South
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity19707
10:27AM0h50
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMAntwerp-Berchem
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1810
10:53AM0h55
Ghent St Pieters
11:48AMAntwerp-Berchem
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM1h10
Gent, Ghent
10:20AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM1h05
Gent, Ghent
06:55PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM1h15
Gent, Ghent
05:25PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$71One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Ghent to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

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 options to travel between Ghent and Antwerp including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Antwerp:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Antwerp costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Antwerp is by bus with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Train takes on average 48m.

The distance from Ghent to Antwerp is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Antwerp is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Antwerp as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Antwerp by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 14 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.

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