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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$12
Fastest journey on Sep 02
33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
33 m
Trains on Sep 02
72
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-North 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-North to Antwerp-Central will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 72 trains from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central, including 71 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
92279:56 AM0h46Brussels-North10:42 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers- 923511:56 AM0h46Brussels-North12:42 PMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 923110:56 AM0h46Brussels-North11:42 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 92238:56 AM0h46Brussels-North9:42 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 92431:56 PM0h46Brussels-North2:42 PMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
45187:33 PM0h33Brussels-North8:06 PMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers- 451011:33 AM0h33Brussels-North12:06 PMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 200810:03 AM0h33Brussels-North10:36 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 20079:03 AM0h33Brussels-North9:36 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
- 20068:03 AM0h33Brussels-North8:36 AMAntwerp-Central$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Antwerp-Central take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (41m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $9 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 Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB.
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.
Live departures
Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4519 | 8:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 9:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9271 | 8:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 9:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2019 | 9:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 9:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3120 | 9:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 9:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4520 | 9:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 10:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2020 | 10:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 10:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3121 | 10:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 10:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4521 | 10:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 11:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2021 | 11:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 11:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3122 | 11:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 11:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3123 | 12:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 12:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 545 · 725 | 12:18 AM Brussels-North | 5h05 | 5:23 AM Antwerp-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 4504 | 5:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 6:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9211 | 5:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 6:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2004 | 6:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 6:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3105 | 6:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 6:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4505 | 6:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 7:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9215 | 6:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 7:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2005 | 7:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 7:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3106 | 7:10 AM Brussels-North | 0h43 | 7:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4506 | 7:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 8:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9219 | 7:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 8:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2006 | 8:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 8:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3107 | 8:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 8:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4507 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 9:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9223 | 8:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 9:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2007 | 9:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 9:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3108 | 9:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 9:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4508 | 9:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h34 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9227 | 9:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 10:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2008 | 10:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 10:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3109 | 10:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 10:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4509 | 10:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 11:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9231 | 10:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 11:42 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2009 | 11:03 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 11:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3110 | 11:08 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 11:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4510 | 11:33 AM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 12:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9235 | 11:56 AM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 12:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2010 | 12:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 12:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3111 | 12:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 12:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4511 | 12:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 1:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9239 | 12:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 1:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2011 | 1:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 1:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3112 | 1:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 1:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4512 | 1:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 2:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9243 | 1:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 2:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2012 | 2:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 2:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3113 | 2:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 2:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4513 | 2:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 3:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9247 | 2:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 3:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2013 | 3:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 3:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3114 | 3:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 3:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4514 | 3:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 4:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9251 | 3:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 4:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2014 | 4:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 4:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3115 | 4:07 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 4:52 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4515 | 4:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 5:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9255 | 4:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 5:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2015 | 5:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 5:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3116 | 5:07 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 5:52 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4516 | 5:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 6:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9259 | 5:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 6:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2016 | 6:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 6:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3117 | 6:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 6:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4517 | 6:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 7:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9263 | 6:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 7:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2017 | 7:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 7:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3118 | 7:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 7:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4518 | 7:33 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 8:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9267 | 7:56 PM Brussels-North | 0h46 | 8:42 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2018 | 8:03 PM Brussels-North | 0h33 | 8:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3119 | 8:08 PM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 8:53 PM Antwerp-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central
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Trains from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central run on average 17 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Intercity, EuroCity, Regional from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central trainsIntercity, EuroCity, Regional trains will get you between Brussels-North and Antwerp-Central from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-North 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-North to Antwerp-Central
Most Brussels-North to Antwerp-Central trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-North and Antwerp-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord 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 and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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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