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

From Ostende to Ranst by bus and train

To get from Ostende to Ranst in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the 42A bus from Berchem Station Perron 1 station to Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 42A42A
Walk to Ranst
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 1
    ID 102846
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Lier Veemarkt Perron 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    ID 103037
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ranst
    Walk to
    Ranst
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ostende to Ranst by bus, light rail and train

To get from Ostende to Ranst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Sud station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the 34 bus from Wijnegem Schijnbeemden station to Wommelgem Dorp station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
10
Bus - 3434
Walk to Ranst
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-Sud
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerpen Station Zuid
    ID 104407
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Wijnegem Fortveld
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wijnegem Schijnbeemden
    ID 106041
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Hoboken Polderstad
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Dorp
    ID 101611
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ranst
    Walk to
    Ranst
    960 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostende to Ranst

The distance between Ostende, Belgium and Ranst, Belgium is approximately 133.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostende to Ranst 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 Perron 1.

Bus stations close to Ostende:

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

Public transit stations close to Ranst, Belgium

Ranst is located at Ranst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Wommelgem Dorp.

Bus stations close to Ranst:

  • Wommelgem Dorp
  • Wommelgem Gemeentehuis
  • Wommelgem Corluystraat

From Ostende to Ranst by bus, light rail and train

To get from Ostende to Ranst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Sud station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the 34 bus from Wijnegem Schijnbeemden station to Wommelgem Dorp station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
10
Bus - 3434
Walk to Ranst
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-Sud
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerpen Station Zuid
    ID 104407
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Wijnegem Fortveld
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wijnegem Schijnbeemden
    ID 106041
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Hoboken Polderstad
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Dorp
    ID 101611
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ranst
    Walk to
    Ranst
    960 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 42A.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Train line IC, Light Rail line 10, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostende and Ranst?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostende to Ranst?

    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 bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Ranst in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Ostende in Oostende and Ranst in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    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 Ranst?

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