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The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Ostend

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 24

Cheapest price on Oct 24

€15

Average ticket price on Oct 24

€15

Fastest journey on Oct 24

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on Oct 24

1 h 35 m

Trains on Oct 24

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Ostend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Antwerp to Ostend will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.

Fast trains

On Sat, Oct 24, we found 35 trains from Antwerp to Ostend, including 21 direct services.

On Sat, Oct 24 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.

1831
10:17 AM1h35
Antwerp-South
11:52 AMOstende
€151One-way
0 transfers
1829
8:12 AM1h40
Antwerp-Berchem
9:52 AMOstende
€151One-way
0 transfers
1831
10:12 AM1h40
Antwerp-Berchem
11:52 AMOstende
€151One-way
0 transfers
1830
9:17 AM1h35
Antwerp-South
10:52 AMOstende
€151One-way
0 transfers
19732 · 533
11:36 AM1h53
Antwerp-Central
1:29 PMOstende
€151One-way
1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Antwerp to Ostend

Belgium

Trains from Antwerp to Ostend run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €6

Distance

104 km

Average train duration

1h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

€15

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 20m

First train

3:52 AM

Last train

11:42 PM

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

3 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €6

Live departures

Antwerp to Ostend train times

The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Ostend trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
1827	6:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	7:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
706 · 528+2676	6:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h48	8:21 AM Ostende	2 transfers
706 · 528	6:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	8:21 AM Ostende	1 transfer
706 · 528	6:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	8:21 AM Ostende	1 transfer
1828	7:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	8:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1828	7:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	8:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1828	7:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	8:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
707 · 529+2677	7:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h44	9:17 AM Ostende	2 transfers
707 · 529	7:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h41	9:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
707 · 529	7:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	9:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
1829	8:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	9:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1829	8:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	9:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1829	8:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	9:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
708 · 530+2678	8:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h44	10:17 AM Ostende	2 transfers
708 · 530	8:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h41	10:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
708 · 530	8:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	10:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
1830	9:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	10:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1830	9:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	10:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1830	9:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	10:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
709 · 531+2679	9:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h44	11:17 AM Ostende	2 transfers
709 · 531	9:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h41	11:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
709 · 531	9:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	11:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
1831	10:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	11:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1831	10:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	11:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1831	10:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	11:51 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
710 · 532+2680	10:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h44	12:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
710 · 532	10:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h41	12:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
710 · 532	10:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	12:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
1832	11:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h45	12:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1832	11:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	12:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1832	11:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h34	12:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
711 · 533+2681	11:33 AM Antwerp-South	1h44	1:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
711 · 533	11:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h41	1:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
711 · 533	11:42 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	1:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
1833	12:06 PM Antwerp-Central	1h45	1:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1833	12:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	1:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1833	12:17 PM Antwerp-South	1h34	1:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
712 · 534+2682	12:33 PM Antwerp-South	1h44	2:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
712 · 534	12:36 PM Antwerp-Central	1h41	2:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
712 · 534	12:42 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	2:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
1834	1:06 PM Antwerp-Central	1h45	2:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1834	1:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	2:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1834	1:17 PM Antwerp-South	1h34	2:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
713 · 535+2683	1:33 PM Antwerp-South	1h44	3:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
713 · 535	1:36 PM Antwerp-Central	1h41	3:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
713 · 535	1:42 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	3:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
1835	2:06 PM Antwerp-Central	1h45	3:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1835	2:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	3:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1835	2:17 PM Antwerp-South	1h34	3:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
714 · 536+2684	2:33 PM Antwerp-South	1h44	4:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
714 · 536	2:36 PM Antwerp-Central	1h41	4:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
714 · 536	2:42 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	4:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
1836	3:06 PM Antwerp-Central	1h45	4:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1836	3:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h39	4:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1836	3:17 PM Antwerp-South	1h34	4:51 PM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
715 · 537+2685	3:33 PM Antwerp-South	1h44	5:17 PM Ostende	2 transfers
715 · 537	3:36 PM Antwerp-Central	1h41	5:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
715 · 537	3:42 PM Antwerp-Berchem	1h35	5:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
Saturday, October 24
1826	5:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h46	6:52 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1826	5:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h40	6:52 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1826	5:17 AM Antwerp-South	1h35	6:52 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
705 · 527	5:36 AM Antwerp-Central	1h53	7:29 AM Ostende	1 transfer
705 · 527	5:41 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h48	7:29 AM Ostende	1 transfer
1827	6:06 AM Antwerp-Central	1h46	7:52 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect
1827	6:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem	1h40	7:52 AM Ostende	0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Antwerp to Ostend trains with Omio?

Intercity as well as Regional offer trains services from Antwerp to Ostend.

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Train companies: Intercity, Regional from Antwerp to Ostend trainsIntercity, Regional trains will get you between Antwerp and Ostend from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Intercity Duration

1h 28m

Cheapest Intercity Price

€15

Intercity frequency

23 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About

The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Regional Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Regional Price

€15

Regional frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage allowance included with ticket

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Refunds according to ticket type and conditions

Refund

Full refund if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Antwerp and Ostend

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Antwerp to Ostend, you can count on Intercity, Regional for the best way to get you to Ostend. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Antwerp and Ostend and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Ostend

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Ostend 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 Ostend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Antwerp to Ostend can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Antwerp to Ostend is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Antwerp to Ostend is 1h 20m to travel the 104 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Antwerp to Ostend leaves at 3:52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Antwerp to Ostend leaves at 11:42 PM.

Yes,there are 12 direct trains a day from Antwerp to Ostend with Intercity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

A day trip to Ostend from Antwerp is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Antwerp and Ostend including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Antwerp to Ostend

Most Antwerp to Ostend trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Oostende station pair. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Ostend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Antwerp

Arrival train stations in Ostend

Which Antwerp station do trains to Ostend leave from?

Trains from Antwerp to Ostend leave from Antwerpen Centraal. The station is 1 km from Antwerp city centre at Koningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium.

Antwerpen CentraalKoningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium+32 25282828 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus17 · 19m · €3 · every ~13 min

Tram11 · 11m · €3 · every ~14 min

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.

More about Antwerpen Centraal

Antwerpen-BerchemBurgemeester E. Ryckaertsplein, 2600 Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen-Berchem from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainStoptrein, S32, Ic, S34, S33, S1, Ec, L, P, Ext, T, Trn · 4m · €1 · every ~42 min

Bus32 · 13m · €3 · every ~10 min

Tram4 · 18m · €3 · every ~11 min

11 · 28m · €3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen-Berchem train station facilities and services

Antwerpen-Berchem 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.