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 X42 bus from Herentals Station Perron 3 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - IC
IC
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-Berchem
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herentals Station Perron 3
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron A2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 106482
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train via IC, IC and 59

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 51 min.

171min
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    25 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
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Public transit directions from Ostende to Herentals

The distance between Ostende, Belgium and Herentals, Belgium is approximately 160.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 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.

Public transit stations close to Ostende

Ostende is located at Ostende, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Oostende Station Tramperron 3.

Bus stations close to Ostende:

  • Oostende Station Perron 1
  • Oostende Station Perron 3
  • Oostende Station Perron 4

Public transit stations close to Herentals, Belgium

Herentals is located at Herentals, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Vorselaar Kweek.

Train stations close to Herentals:

  • Herentals

Bus stations close to Herentals:

  • Vorselaar Kweek
  • Vorselaar Doornboom
  • Herentals Poederleeseweg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ostende to Herentals by bus and train via IC, IC and 59

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 51 min.

171min
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    25 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line X42.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 59.

  • 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 30 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 30 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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