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 21 station to Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 42A42A
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Lier Veemarkt Perron 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Vremdesteenweg
    ID 103037
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ostende to Ranst by bus and train via IC and 42B

To get from Ostende to Ranst in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the 42B bus from Berchem Station Perron 21 station to Wommelgem Corluystraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 42B42B
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
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42B42B
    Wait for bus
    42B
    Wommelgem Corluystraat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Corluystraat
    ID 109922
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ranst
    Walk to
    Ranst
    840 m • 11 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 133.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ostende to Ranst by bus and train via IC and 42B

To get from Ostende to Ranst in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the 42B bus from Berchem Station Perron 21 station to Wommelgem Corluystraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 42B42B
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
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42B42B
    Wait for bus
    42B
    Wommelgem Corluystraat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wommelgem Corluystraat
    ID 109922
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ranst
    Walk to
    Ranst
    840 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 42A.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 42B.

  • 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 25 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 25 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.

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