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

From Ostend to Ranst by bus and train

To get from Ostend to Ranst in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostend station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 20A bus from Berchem Station Platform 23 station to Wommelgem Vremde Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Ostend may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ranst on the Moovit app.

201min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 20A20A
Leaves from Ostend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostend
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 23
    ID 102113
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20A20A
    Wait for bus
    20A
    Lier Cattle Market Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Wommelgem Vremde Road
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremde Road
    ID 103037
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostend to Ranst

The distance between Ostend, Belgium and Ranst, Belgium is approximately 133.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostend to Ranst 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 Ranst

To check the bus and train schedule from Ostend to Ranst using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ostend) and destination (Ranst), 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 Ranst?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 20A.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostend and Ranst?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostend to Ranst?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ostend in Oostende and Ranst in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent St. Peter station near Ostend in Oostende.

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

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

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