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NEMO Science Museum
Hands-on science museum in Amsterdam popular with families and visitors of all ages. Though not in Schiphol itself, it is one of the region’s best-known museums.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Schiphol will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Antwerp for Schiphol on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.
1699
FlixBus
4743 · 1646
FlixBus
FlixBus
1699
FlixBus
4743 · 1646Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Schiphol:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Schiphol costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 1h 57m 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 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:13PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Schiphol buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h30 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
1699 | 2:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h40 | 5:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 · 1646 | 5:55 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 3h25 | 9:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Schiphol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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