- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam’s leading art museum with Dutch masters, design, and decorative arts. A must for major exhibitions and its landmark depot nearby.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 02
12
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 $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 12 buses from Antwerp to Rotterdam, including 12 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 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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4743
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51095Omio 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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Rotterdam:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Rotterdam costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 22m by bus vs 1h 28m by car) and save roughly $10 (€8) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $23 (€18)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
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 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
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 03:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Rotterdam buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 6h01 | 6:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 6:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 5:55 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h25 | 7:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51095 | 9:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 10:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h45 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h50 | 1:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 1h25 | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h45 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h20 | 8:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 1h40 | 9:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h50 | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h30 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
83134 | 9:05 PM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 1h15 | 10:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Rotterdam run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.
Rotterdam’s leading art museum with Dutch masters, design, and decorative arts. A must for major exhibitions and its landmark depot nearby.
World-first publicly accessible art storage depot. Visitors see collection care, restoration, and city views from the rooftop.
Contemporary art center known for ambitious international exhibitions. Best for visitors wanting Rotterdam’s cutting-edge art scene.
Lively old harbor district with historic ships, terraces, and waterside views. Great for walks and a classic Rotterdam atmosphere.
Modern waterfront area of bold architecture, hotels, and river panoramas. Essential for seeing Rotterdam’s contemporary skyline.
Main shopping street rebuilt after the war. Visit for striking postwar urban planning and easy access to central sights.
Crisp, syrup-filled waffles from nearby Gouda. Popular across Rotterdam markets and cafés, they are a classic Dutch sweet snack best eaten fresh and warm.
Hand-cut fries with rich mayonnaise or other sauces. A beloved Dutch street food found at snack bars and markets throughout Rotterdam.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. Traditional at Dutch pancake houses and a nostalgic treat for many locals.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining by François Geurds, known for creative tasting menus and polished modern luxury.
Stylish Michelin-star restaurant with seasonal tasting menus, elegant plating, and an intimate fine dining atmosphere.
Popular casual spot famed for oversized Dutch meatballs, beer, and no-frills local character near the Maas.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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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.

Most Antwerp to Rotterdam buses use the Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Rotterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
Available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Elevators, ramps.
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) is 3 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem). ATMs are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Wheelchair accessible areas.
Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) is 4 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage). ATMs are available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage).
Available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage): Wheelchair accessible parking available.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 3 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Zuidplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Rotterdam, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station complex.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Centraal Station. ATMs are aTMs are located within the main station building.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Centraal Station.
Available at Rotterdam, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Centraal Station: The terminal is equipped with ramps and elevators for accessibility.
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