The average train between Antwerp and Béthune takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp to Béthune. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Antwerp and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Béthune at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Antwerp to Béthune? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central station and arriving at Bethune station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Antwerp to Béthune train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Béthune train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bethune station.
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The distance between Antwerp and Béthune is 145.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Bethune via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 40m.