There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Béthune by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter
2h 40m€49–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 44m€18–28Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Béthunecar 160.2 km
1h 53m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter
3h 7m€32–50Train #2
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter
3h 13m€32–50
Antwerp to Béthune by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Béthune is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Béthune is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Béthune station. However, there are services departing from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Bethune via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Antwerp and Béthune is 194 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Béthune without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 40m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Antwerp to Béthune, including transfers.
Antwerp to Béthune bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Béthune train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Béthune is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 40m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Béthune, Hauts-de-France, France?
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. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Antwerp to Béthune bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Antwerp to Béthune train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Béthune is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Antwerp to Béthune.
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