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

From Ostend to Herentals by bus and train

To get from Ostend to Herentals in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostend station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 59 bus from Herentals Station Platform 8 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Ostend may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Herentals on the Moovit app.

174min
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Ostend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostend
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herentals Station Platform 8
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Oostmalle Bus Station Platform 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 Ostend to Herentals

The distance between Ostend, Belgium and Herentals, Belgium is approximately 160.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostend to Herentals by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ostend to Herentals

To check the bus and train schedule from Ostend to Herentals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ostend) and destination (Herentals), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line L, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostend and Herentals?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostend to Herentals?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ostend in Oostende and Herentals in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Antwerp-Berchem station near Ostend in Oostende.

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

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

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