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Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, modern art, and a landmark 19th-century building restored with contemporary galleries.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 11 buses that leave Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for Antwerp on Sun, Jun 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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1698
1610
FlixBus
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1610
1698Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:18PM | Arrival Time 11:56PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h35 | 10:00 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1610 | 9:18 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h38 | 11:56 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1698 | 9:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h40 | 12:35 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h30 | 2:25 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1646 | 9:25 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h00 | 11:25 AM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h00 | 2:35 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h50 | 5:35 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2h45 | 5:55 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h00 | 7:15 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h00 | 9:25 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 7:10 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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