The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
39 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 13 buses that leave Brussels Airport for Antwerp-Central on Wed, Jun 03, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 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.
FlixBus9:45 AM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:25 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM0h45Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)3:15 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
Flibco12:45 PM0h50Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:35 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Flibco1:25 AM0h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:00 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Flibco2:00 PM0h55Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:55 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Flibco1:25 AM0h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:00 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:25 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
Flibco11:25 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)12:05 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Flibco7:10 AM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)7:50 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Flibco9:55 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:35 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m 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 Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Antwerp-Central take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€5) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 39m versus 39m 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 Flibco, FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 12:45 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h50 | 1:35 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:00 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:05 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h45 | 4:50 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:20 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h45 | 7:05 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:25 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h40 | 9:05 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:55 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h40 | 10:35 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:25 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h40 | 12:05 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
Flibco | 1:25 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h35 | 2:00 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h45 | 3:15 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:10 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h40 | 7:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h50 | 10:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h40 | 10:25 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:50 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0h45 | 11:35 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Buses from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central run on average 15 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average bus duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Flibco, FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-CentralYou can travel by bus between Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central with Flibco, FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central 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 Antwerp-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Flibco
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Flibco
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Flibco
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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