The cheapest and fastest buses from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 21 buses that leave Antwerp for Rotterdam on Fri, Nov 28, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Antwerp to Rotterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Antwerp to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Rotterdam buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h35 | 8:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h40 | 8:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h20 | 7:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h50 | 9:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h30 | 11:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 5:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h00 | 8:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h35 | 9:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h40 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Antwerp, Linkeroever (Regatta) | 1h55 | 12:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 1h25 | 12:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h55 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h40 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h15 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h45 | 5:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 5:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h55 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Buses from Antwerp to Rotterdam run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:17 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, De Lijn from Antwerp to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Antwerp to Rotterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, De Lijn for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Rotterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Antwerp, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and Antwerp, Linkeroever (Regatta). When arriving in Rotterdam, you can end your route in bus stations like Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Zuidplein and Rotterdam Centraal.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats), which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Erasmus Bridge, an iconic cable-stayed bridge known for its unique design and panoramic views of the city
- Markthal, a modern architectural marvel housing a vibrant food market and residential apartments
- Cube Houses, a set of innovative, tilted cube-shaped homes designed by architect Piet Blom
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, a renowned art museum featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Euromast, a towering observation tower offering sweeping views of Rotterdam and beyond.
- Rotterdam Zoo, a renowned zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and a focus on conservation and education
- Spido Harbor Tour, an exciting boat tour offering a unique perspective of Rotterdam's bustling port and skyline
- Delfshaven, a historic neighborhood with charming canals, quaint shops, and a rich maritime history
- Witte de Withstraat, a vibrant street known for its eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants
- Kralingse Bos, a beautiful park perfect for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and picnicking.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Antwerp to Rotterdam, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Antwerp to Rotterdam
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station, near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 17, 30, 34, 36, 38, 39 Train: Antwerp Central Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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