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The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam

Showing times and prices for May 16

Cheapest price

$41

Average price

$83

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Antwerp to Amsterdam will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast trains

Of the 65 trains that leave Antwerp for Amsterdam on Fri, May 16, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 16 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .

On Fri, May 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.

9231+

2441+

1138

11:45AM1h40

Antwerp-Central

01:25PMAmsterdam Zuid

$411One-way

2 transfers

9259+

3577

06:45PM2h07

Antwerp-Central

08:52PMAmsterdam Zuid

$411One-way

1 transfer

9223+

3541

09:45AM2h07

Antwerp-Central

11:52AMAmsterdam Zuid

$411One-way

1 transfer

9227+

3545

10:45AM2h07

Antwerp-Central

12:52PMAmsterdam Zuid

$411One-way

1 transfer

9259+

12469+

1166

06:45PM1h40

Antwerp-Central

08:25PMAmsterdam Zuid

$411One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€42 Average price	€17 Average price Cheapest
2h 27m Average duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 46m Average duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Antwerp to Amsterdam train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, May 15

Last updated at 5:36 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
9263+3581	5:45 PM Antwerp-Central	2h07	7:52 PM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9263+12473+1170	5:45 PM Antwerp-Central	1h40	7:25 PM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9375	6:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	7:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9375	6:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9381	7:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9381	7:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	8:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9387	8:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	9:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9387	8:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
Friday, May 16
9301	4:28 AM Antwerp	1h22	5:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9301	4:28 AM Antwerp	1h05	5:33 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9303	6:30 AM Antwerp	1h03	7:33 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9303	6:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	7:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9303+1833	6:30 AM Antwerp-Central	1h14	7:44 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9527	6:35 AM Antwerp-Central	1h21	7:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
9219+3537	6:45 AM Antwerp-Central	2h07	8:52 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9219+2429+1126	6:45 AM Antwerp-Central	1h40	8:25 AM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9309	7:30 AM Antwerp	1h00	8:30 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9309	7:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	8:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9309+3137	7:30 AM Antwerp-Central	1h11	8:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9531	7:35 AM Antwerp-Central	1h21	8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
9223+2433+1130	7:45 AM Antwerp-Central	1h40	9:25 AM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9223+3541	7:45 AM Antwerp-Central	2h07	9:52 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9315	8:30 AM Antwerp	1h03	9:33 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9315	8:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9315+1841	8:30 AM Antwerp-Central	1h14	9:44 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9535	8:35 AM Antwerp-Central	1h21	9:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
9227+2437+1134	8:45 AM Antwerp-Central	1h40	10:25 AM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9227+3545	8:45 AM Antwerp-Central	2h07	10:52 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9321	9:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9321	9:30 AM Antwerp	1h00	10:30 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9321+3145	9:30 AM Antwerp-Central	1h11	10:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9539	9:35 AM Antwerp-Central	1h21	10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
9231+2441+1138	9:45 AM Antwerp-Central	1h40	11:25 AM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9231+3549	9:45 AM Antwerp-Central	2h07	11:52 AM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9327	10:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9327	10:30 AM Antwerp	1h03	11:33 AM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9333	11:30 AM Antwerp	1h20	12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9333	11:30 AM Antwerp	1h00	12:30 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9937	12:00 PM Antwerp	1h20	1:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9937	12:00 PM Antwerp	1h03	1:03 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9339	12:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	1:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9339	12:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	1:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9351	2:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9351	2:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	3:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9463	4:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	5:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9363	4:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9463	4:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9363+1873	4:30 PM Antwerp-Central	1h14	5:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9463+1873	4:30 PM Antwerp-Central	1h14	5:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9363	4:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	5:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9567	4:35 PM Antwerp-Central	1h21	5:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
9259+3577	4:45 PM Antwerp-Central	2h07	6:52 PM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9259+12469+1166	4:45 PM Antwerp-Central	1h40	6:25 PM Amsterdam Zuid	2 transfers
9369	5:30 PM Antwerp	1h20	6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal	0 transfersDirect
9369+1877	5:30 PM Antwerp-Central	1h14	6:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid	1 transfer
9369	5:30 PM Antwerp	1h03	6:33 PM Schiphol Airport	0 transfersDirect
9571	5:35 PM Antwerp-Central	1h21	6:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Antwerp to Amsterdam?

The best time to book your train from Antwerp to Amsterdam is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Antwerp to Amsterdam route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Antwerp to Amsterdam per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

Trains

from $47

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from $11

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Antwerp to Amsterdam

Belgium

Netherlands

Trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $8 (€6)

Distance

82 miles (133 km)

Average train duration

1h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

$24 (€20)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 20m

First train

00:41

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $8 (€6)

Train providers: NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity and Eurostar from Antwerp to Amsterdam trains

You can travel by train between Antwerp and Amsterdam with NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity and Eurostar for as low as $25 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Amsterdam from Antwerp in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train between Antwerp and Amsterdam, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Eurostar from Antwerp to Amsterdam train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: $94

European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Antwerp and Amsterdam. Germany to Belgium is connected by night train three times a week expecting to increase to a daily service and extend to cities like Dresden and Prague. Select from seats, couchettes, and sleeper options. With the couchettes, you get free drinks and power plugs, and with the sleeper option you get power plugs as well as free meals. All tickets are Flex Night meaning you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and they are non-exchangeable.

European Sleeper from Antwerp to Amsterdam train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: $29

Taking the Train from Antwerp

All trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam leave from Antwerp Centraal and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal. Seen as one of the world's most beautiful stations, Antwerp Centraal is best reached by the town's excellent tram network. Tram numbers 2, 6, 9 and 15 all stop just outside the station entrance, and take about 10 minutes to travel from city centre hotels. For those coming from Antwerp's suburbs, regional train services may be quicker, while for the earliest departures, a taxi is recommended.

Getting into Amsterdam by Train

Amsterdam is completely unique - with its dense network of canals, its army of cyclists, quirky traditional houses and some of Europe's finest galleries and museums. Visitors can enjoy a visual feast - from the works of old Dutch masters to the world's greatest Van Gogh collection, or they can just relax in bars and cafes. All trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam arrive at Centraal station. Take trams 1 or 2 to get to the old quarter in less than 15 minutes. Alternatively, Centraal is also on the Amsterdam Metro, providing links to every part of town.

FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam

FAQs: Travel by train from Antwerp to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

Cheap train tickets from Antwerp to Amsterdam can start from as little as $25 (€21) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Antwerp to Amsterdam is $38 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Antwerp to Amsterdam train travel time is 1 h 14 min for the 82 mile (132 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Antwerp to Amsterdam leaves at 12: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Antwerp to Amsterdam leaves at 11: 40 PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Antwerp to Amsterdam with Eurostar or SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Amsterdam. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Antwerp to Amsterdam takes around 1 h 14 min.

For the best Antwerp to Amsterdam train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Eurostar, European Sleeper or SNCB. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Antwerp to Amsterdam to compare what amenities they may offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Antwerp to Amsterdam with European Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Antwerp-Central, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Amsterdam from Antwerp is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Antwerp to Amsterdam is July.

You have options as you can travel to Amsterdam from Antwerp 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Antwerp to Amsterdam

Antwerp

Amsterdam

The major train station for departures in Antwerp is Antwerpen-Berchem. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Antwerpen-Berchem for your trip from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

Antwerpen-Berchem Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Burgemeester E. Ryckaertsplein, 2600 Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium

Phone Number

+32 2 528 28 28

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.

Dining

Wagamama
Brasserie Dikke Mee

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

€0.50

Hotel

Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
Tulip Inn Antwerpen
Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains

Public transit options for Antwerpen-Berchem

Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available

Antwerpen Centraal Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Koningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Phone Number

+32 25282828

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.

Lockers

Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.

Dining

Café - Brasserie Royal
Einstein Koffie
Leonidas
Starbucks
Yam Yam
Panos
Sweetz To Go
Frituur Centraal
lunch & pasta coffee
Döner Company
& many more

Accessibility

Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Hotel