82 miles (132 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$6 - $17 | |
Bus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 5 min | |
Train • $17 (€15) • 1 h 15 min | |
FlixBus or Eurostar |
Travel 82 miles (132 km) by train or bus to Antwerp from Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
How to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Getting to Antwerp from Amsterdam is simple and fast, with excellent bus and train services for travelers to choose from. Buses can take 2-3 hours and Thalys trains are often even faster, allowing travelers to be at Antwerp Centraal in little over an hour. There are even flights via Brussels if you prefer to travel by plane, although the total journey time will almost always be longer than buses or trains.
There are plenty of direct bus connections to Antwerp from Amsterdam, with companies including Flixbus, Infobus, Megabus and Ouibus. The journey takes around 2 hours 30 minutes in most cases, though this can rise to almost 4 hours, so check the schedule. Buses leave from Sloterdijk Station and usually arrive at Plantinkaai next to the river Scheldt near the center of town.
Rail services between the Dutch capital and Antwerp are provided by NS International and Thalys, and there are at least three departures every hour, 7 days a week. Thalys trains can take as little as 1 hour 15 minutes, but others can take almost 3 hours to reach Antwerp. All of them depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive at Antwerp Centraal, a convenient place to start exploring the city center. All trains travel direct to Antwerp, and no changes are needed.
Find the best trip from Amsterdam to Antwerp with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and European Sleeper. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Amsterdam 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.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 options to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Antwerp from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Antwerp:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).
The quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is by train, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Antwerp by bus takes 2 h 5 min on average.
The Amsterdam to Antwerp distance is around 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Antwerp is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Antwerp from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Antwerp:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Antwerp as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
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