Trains in the Netherlands are an effective way to travel between cities. Antwerp Centraal Station is served by a number of regional and international train routes in BeNeLux, including Thalys and Intercity. Thalys directly connects the city with Amsterdam and Brussels to the east, and Paris to the south-west. Intercity links Antwerp with destinations in Germany via Bruxelles-Nord, including Cologne and Hamburg. Visitors from the UK can take the Eurostar to Lille or Brussels and then catch the Intercity as well. The journey from London will take around 3 hours 30 minutes, placing Antwerp well within range for a weekend away. All trains to Antwerp arrive at Antwerp Centraal, which as its name suggests is located in the city center. Passengers can get off the train and be 5 minutes walk from the shopping center, with its jewelry merchants and historical architecture.

Antwerp

For many centuries, Antwerp was one of Europe's busiest and most prosperous port cities. The container ships have moved on, but Antwerp remains a wealthy, pleasant city with much to offer visitors. Passengers catching trains to Antwerp can explore the city's famous diamond district. The best way to do so is by visiting the Diamond Pavillion at MAS, the City Museum. Antwerp is also an artistic center, with an excellent Fashion Museum, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the home of artist Peter Paul Rubens among the many galleries that can be visited. The city is also simply a place to relax, with fabulous restaurants and boutiques around the Grote Markt area and plenty of bars serving up traditional Belgian beers. Perhaps the best way to see everything while getting a little exercise is by taking one of the many bicycle tours on offer. Antwerp is fairly small and flat, making it easy to explore on two wheels.

Train providers: Eurostar, Thalys and NS International | IC to Antwerp trains

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Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Antwerp with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

NS International, formerly NS Hispeed, is a train service which is a subsidiary of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from the Netherlands that operates intercity and high-speed connections internationally to many European cities. These Dutch trains have onboard facilities including free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and drinks. NS International offers a variety of train types, including Intercity Direct, Intercity, Sprinter, and Stoptrein. Intercity Direct is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. Intercity is a bit slower, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. Sprinter is the slowest, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h. Stoptrein is the local train, stopping at all stations.

NS International IC is a high-speed train service operated by the Dutch national railway company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). It runs between major cities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France. The train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, making it one of the fastest trains in Europe. It offers two types of trains: the Intercity Direct and the Intercity Brussel. The Intercity Direct is a double-decker train with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and power outlets. The Intercity Brussel is a single-level train with a more traditional design. Both trains offer a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, a café, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for NS International IC are Amsterdam to Brussels, Amsterdam to Paris, and Amsterdam to Cologne.

The SNCB IC are Intercity trains operated by the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) and is one of the most popular railway networks in Europe. It covers the entire country of Belgium, with trains running from major cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Liege. IC trains are the fastest and most comfortable, with modern amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. The most popular routes for the SNCB IC are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege among many others.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains to Antwerp. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Antwerp. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Train stations in Antwerp

Antwerp

Antwerpen Centraal is the most popular Antwerp train station for Omio travelers, but Antwerp has quite a few hubs. Find all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Antwerp for your trip.

Antwerpen Centraal Wifi

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Address

Koningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Phone Number

+32 25282828

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05: 45 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Antwerpen Centraal

Tram lines: 11
Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)

Antwerpen-Berchem Parking

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2600 Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerpen-Zuid Parking

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Antwerp, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp

Antwerp, Berchem Driekoningen

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