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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Paris will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 18 trains that leave Antwerp for Paris on Wed, May 27, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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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9382Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $399 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Paris:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Paris costing on average $148 (€119).
A bus is $372 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Paris costing on average $399 (€322).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 8h 5m.
You'll arrive about 2h 13m sooner (3h 0m by train vs 5h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $148 (€119) compared to roughly $92 (€74) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9370 | 5:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9476 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9382 | 7:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h11 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 8:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h09 | 10:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2028+ 9308 | 6:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h45 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9310 | 7:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9316 | 8:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9416 | 8:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2033+ 9338 | 11:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h45 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9340 | 12:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h10 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035+ 9450 | 1:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h45 | 4:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9352 | 2:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h15 | 4:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2037+ 9362 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h47 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2037+ 9462 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h47 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9364 | 4:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h13 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
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Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, known for its bold inside-out architecture and major international exhibitions.
A historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists’ heritage, stairways, and some of the city’s most photographed viewpoints.
One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
The city’s famous grand avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best known for monumental urban scenery.
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Classic French onion soup from Paris, made with caramelized onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
A beloved Paris bistro classic of seared steak served with fries, prized for its simple, satisfying format.
Well-known Basque-influenced bistro celebrated for hearty French cuisine and an energetic dining room.
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Famous Paris institution known for steak-frites with its signature sauce and bustling, no-choice formula.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés and bars.
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