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Von der Heydt-Museum
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €162.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€72 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest | €396 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Wuppertal:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Wuppertal costing on average €72.
A bus is €326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Wuppertal costing on average €396.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Flight takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.25. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Antwerp to Wuppertal run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 8:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Wuppertal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wuppertal trip today.
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Contemporary sculpture park combining major international artworks with wooded grounds and striking exhibition spaces on a hillside.
Museum on early industrial history in the Engels family’s former house, explaining Wuppertal’s textile era and Friedrich Engels’ background.
Top urban walking route on a former railway line with bridges, tunnels, and broad views. It is one of Wuppertal’s most popular outdoor attractions.
Historic district with timber-framed houses, monastery heritage, and waterside scenery. A charming escape from the denser urban center.
Large hillside park with botanical garden, tower, lawns, and paths. A classic local place for strolling, views, and relaxing greenery.
Bergische Kaffeetafel is a traditional coffee spread with waffles, rye bread, cold cuts, rice pudding and cherries, served in the Bergisches Land region around Wuppertal.
Bergische Waffeln are crisp heart-shaped waffles, often served with hot cherries, cream or rice pudding. They are a signature regional treat in Bergisches Land.
Milchreis is creamy rice pudding often served warm with cinnamon, sugar and cherries as part of a Bergische Kaffeetafel, making it a nostalgic local comfort dish.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A leading fine dining address in Wuppertal.
Established restaurant in the zoo district with seasonal German cuisine and a classic atmosphere. A reliable choice for regional and upscale meals.
Historic brewery pub serving hearty Bergisch and German classics in a traditional, convivial setting. Known for regional food and house beer.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually below Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes for good service.
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Wuppertal Hbf -> Wuppertal Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Wuppertal by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wuppertal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Wuppertal trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Wuppertal Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Wuppertal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Wuppertal Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vidaleo, Cafe Extrablatt, McDonald's, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal Hbf. ATMs are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Information desks are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Ibis Wuppertal City, Hotel Astor, Arcade.
Wuppertal-Steinbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vidaleo, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal, Laurenz, Milia´s Coffee
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Steinbeck.
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Hotel Astor, Hotel Hanseatic, Arcade.
Wuppertal-Unterbarmen is 1 km from Wuppertal city centre. Public transport options include:
Wuppertal-Unterbarmen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Yom Döner, Hardt-Stübchen, Subway, Cafeteria im Amtsgericht
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Unterbarmen.
Nearby hotels include Also-Hotel an der Hardt.
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