How long will it take me to travel from Antwerp to Ostend by train?
The journey between Antwerp and Ostend by train usually takes 2 h to cover a distance of 64.6 mi. The shortest journey from Antwerp to Ostend will take you 1 h 31 min. Remember, as always, that this time does not include any delays that might occur due to weather conditions, construction, or unexpected diversions and disruptions. If arriving in Ostend quickly is a priority for you, look for express or non-stop services. You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Virail will allow you to explore all your options and come to a decision that suits your needs.
When do the first and last departures from Antwerp to Ostend leave?
The first departure of the night from Antwerp to Ostend leaves at 02:41, while the last journey sets out at 00:43. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Antwerp and Ostend. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.
When traveling from Antwerp to Ostend by train, which stations can I use?
Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Antwerp from the following stations: Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerpen-Zuid, Anvers-Berchem / Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerpen Station Luchtbal [De Lijn], Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerpen-Berchem, Anvers-Sud / Antwerpen-Zuid, Ekeren, Hoboken-Polder and Antwerpen-Luchtbal. Arriving at Ostend, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Gand-Saint-Pierre / Gent-Sint-Pieters, Oostende and Ostende / Oostende. Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Ostend.
How many times a day do departures from Antwerp leave for Ostend?
The exact number of journeys from Antwerp to Ostend can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 281 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Belgianrail, SNCF and SNCB. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 399 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Antwerp to Ostend. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Antwerp to Ostend varies, but in general, you can expect to find 51 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 230 journeys with one change or more.
