How to travel from Ghent to Antwerp

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Compare train and bus 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 €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: 52 km

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€14

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€7

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1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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1h 26m

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56m

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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
10:45AM1h15
Gent, Ghent
12:00PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM1h15
Gent, Ghent
04:15PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity1810
10:53AM0h49
Ghent St Pieters
11:42AMAntwerp-South
131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity19707
10:27AM0h50
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMAntwerp-Berchem
131One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3031
10:09AM0h55
Ghent St Pieters
11:04AMAntwerp-Berchem
131One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1810
10:53AM0h55
Ghent St Pieters
11:48AMAntwerp-Berchem
131One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Antwerp including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of €4.

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

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Antwerp costing on average €8.

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 56m.

The Ghent to Antwerp distance is approximately 52 km.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Antwerp is:
  • Around 10 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 train and bus 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 PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Antwerp by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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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