How to get from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train?

From Ostende to Herentals by bus and train

To get from Ostende to Herentals in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 59 bus from Herentals Station Perron 8 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    105 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herentals Station Perron 8
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Oostmalle Busstation Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Vorselaar Doornboom
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 109213
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train via IC and X42

To get from Ostende to Herentals in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Central station. Next, take the X42 bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X42X42
Walk to Herentals
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1
    ID 108005
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Herentals Station Afstaphalte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 102809
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostende to Herentals

The distance between Ostende, Belgium and Herentals, Belgium is approximately 160.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train via IC and X42

To get from Ostende to Herentals in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Central station. Next, take the X42 bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X42X42
Walk to Herentals
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1
    ID 108005
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Herentals Station Afstaphalte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 102809
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ostende to Herentals?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ostende to Herentals?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line X42.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostende and Herentals?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostende to Herentals?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Herentals in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ostende to Herentals by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ostende in Oostende and Herentals in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ostende to get to Herentals?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ostende and Herentals?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Herentals in Belgium.

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