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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €15
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €16
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 24 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 29 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 45
- Distance
- 36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 45 trains from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central, including 30 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 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.
2334 · 451011:13 AM 0h53 Brussels National Airport 12:06 PM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 1 transfer- 2629
8:41 AM 0h31 Brussels National Airport 9:12 AM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2630
9:41 AM 0h31 Brussels National Airport 10:12 AM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2631
10:41 AM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 11:11 AM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2632
11:41 AM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 12:11 PM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 3128:34 AM 0h24 Brussels National Airport 8:58 AM Antwerp-Central €29 1 One-way 0 transfers- 2631
10:41 AM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 11:11 AM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2632
11:41 AM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 12:11 PM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2633
12:41 PM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 1:11 PM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2634
1:41 PM 0h30 Brussels National Airport 2:11 PM Antwerp-Central €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
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Trains from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central run on average 16 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central.
Live departures
Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9239 | 1:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 1:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2336 · 4512 | 1:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 2:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2634 | 1:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 2:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9243 | 2:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 2:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2337 · 4513 | 2:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 3:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2635 | 2:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 3:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9247 | 3:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 3:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2338 · 4514 | 3:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 4:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2636 | 3:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 4:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9251 | 4:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 4:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2637 | 4:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 5:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9255 | 5:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 5:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2340 · 4516 | 5:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 6:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2638 | 5:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 6:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9259 | 6:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 6:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2341 · 4517 | 6:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 7:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2639 | 6:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 7:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9263 | 7:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 7:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2342 · 4518 | 7:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 8:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2640 | 7:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 8:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9267 | 8:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 8:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2343 · 4519 | 8:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 9:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2641 | 8:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 9:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9271 | 9:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 9:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2344 · 4520 | 9:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 10:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2642 | 9:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 10:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1943 · 3121 | 9:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h11 | 10:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2345 · 4521 | 10:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 11:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2643 | 10:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 11:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1944 · 3122 | 10:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h11 | 11:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 9219 | 8:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 8:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 312 | On time 8:34 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h24 | 8:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2629 | 8:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 9:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9223 | 9:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 9:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2332 · 4508 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h54 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2630 | 9:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 10:12 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9227 | 10:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 10:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2333 · 4509 | 10:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 11:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2631 | 10:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 11:11 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9231 | 11:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 11:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2334 · 4510 | 11:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 12:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2632 | 11:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 12:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9235 | 12:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h31 | 12:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2335 · 4511 | 12:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 1:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 2633 | 12:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h30 | 1:11 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Intercity
EuroCity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional
SNCB | BUS
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Brussels Airport and Antwerp-Central
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Traveling by train from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen Centraal
The train connection between Brussels Airport and Antwerpen Centraal is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore the vibrant city of Antwerp. The journey typically takes around 30 minutes, with trains running frequently throughout the day. Key providers on this route include Intercity and BSB, ensuring a comfortable travel experience as you enjoy scenic views along the way.
Train Connection: Brussels Airport to Antwerpen Centraal
The train connection from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen Centraal takes approximately 50 minutes. There are 21 direct connections available each day, with no transfers required during the journey.
Brussels Airport to Antwerpen Centraal
The first daily train journey from Brussels Airport departs at 06:11, providing an early start for travelers heading to the vibrant city of Antwerp. The last train leaves at 21:52, allowing visitors ample time to explore and return comfortably in the evening.
Train Ticket Prices from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen Centraal
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Brussels Airport and Antwerpen Centraal is €16. This fare provides an economical option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant Belgian cities, known for their rich culture and historical attractions.
Exploring Antwerp: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and History
The Cathedral of Our Lady, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, was completed in the 16th century and is home to several masterpieces by the renowned artist Peter Paul Rubens. Its towering spires dominate Antwerp's skyline and symbolize the city's rich artistic heritage, making it not just a place of worship but also a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts art lovers from around the globe. As you step inside, you'll be captivated by its breathtaking stained glass windows and intricate altarpieces that tell stories centuries old.
Antwerp Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in Europe established in 1843, offers an enchanting experience for visitors with its diverse collection of over 7,000 animals representing more than 500 species. Nestled right next to Central Station amidst lush gardens and historic buildings, this zoo combines conservation efforts with education while providing unique opportunities for close encounters with wildlife. Don't miss out on visiting their impressive aquarium or watching feeding sessions—it's an adventure that's both fun and informative!
Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) stands as a modern architectural marvel opened in 2011; it showcases Antwerp’s history through engaging exhibits that explore themes like trade and culture along the river Scheldt. With panoramic views from its rooftop terrace offering breathtaking vistas across the cityscape below, MAS invites you to connect deeply with Antwerp's past while enjoying contemporary art installations throughout its galleries. Be sure to take your time exploring each floor—the interactive displays will leave you inspired!
FAQs: Trains from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central 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 Antwerp-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central
Most Brussels Airport to Antwerp-Central trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels Airport and Antwerp-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
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