The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Antwerp
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Antwerp will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 19 buses that leave Rotterdam for Antwerp on Thu, Feb 26, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 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 Thu, Feb 26 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 Rotterdam to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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.
Rotterdam to Antwerp Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Antwerp bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Antwerp buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:40 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 5:15 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h30 | 9:25 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h40 | 10:35 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h45 | 10:50 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h50 | 11:05 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h20 | 10:50 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h45 | 2:15 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
83133 | 1:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 2:35 PM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2h05 | 4:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 4:30 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp
Buses from Rotterdam to Antwerp run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 20 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 20m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:17 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Lasta from Rotterdam to AntwerpYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Antwerp with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Lasta for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Antwerp 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Cathedral of Our Lady, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Gothic architecture and masterpieces by Rubens
- Antwerp Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world, housing diverse species in a historic setting
- Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), a modern museum exploring Antwerp's history and culture with panoramic city views
- Antwerp Central Station, an architectural marvel often ranked among the world's most beautiful train stations
- Rubenshuis, the former home and studio of the renowned painter Peter Paul Rubens, showcasing his life and works.
- Visit the vibrant Grote Markt, the central square surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the impressive City Hall
- Explore the trendy neighborhood of Zurenborg, known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture and charming streets
- Take a scenic walk along the Scheldt River and enjoy the views of the waterfront and the city skyline
- Discover the lively atmosphere of the Meir, Antwerp's main shopping street, lined with international brands and local boutiques
- Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum, featuring contemporary artworks in a beautiful park setting.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg 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).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Lasta
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rotterdam to Antwerp
- 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
- 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
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