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How to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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Travel Information between Amsterdam and Antwerp

distanceDistance82 miles (132 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$6 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus 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.

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from Amsterdam to Antwerp

How to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:00AM2h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:35AMAntwerp
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
05:00PM2h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:05PMAntwerp
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurostar
09:15AM1h15
Amsterdam Zuid
10:30AMAntwerp-Central
$911One-way
1 transfer
Other options
NS International
09:03AM1h23
Amsterdam Zuid
10:26AMAntwerp-Central
$431One-way
0 transfers
NS International
08:03AM1h23
Amsterdam Zuid
09:26AMAntwerp-Central
$431One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar
09:10AM1h20
Amsterdam Centraal
10:30AMAntwerp-Central
$871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:55AM2h30
Amsterdam, Arena
10:25AMAntwerpen, Borsbeekbrugg
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:30AM2h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:25AMAntwerpen, Borsbeekbrugg
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:45AM3h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:15PMAntwerp
$141One-way
0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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.

Buses from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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.

Trains from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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.

How to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp, 57,28% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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.

      FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp

      FAQs: Travel to Antwerp easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
      FAQs

      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:

      • 10 buses a day.
      • 8 trains a day.

      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:

      • Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
      • Trains most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Antwerp at Antwerp-Central.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Antwerp:

      • You can travel by bus between Amsterdam and Antwerp with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus, and you can find Ourbus Amsterdam to Antwerp tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
      • You can go to Antwerp from Amsterdam by train with Eurostar or European Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for $16 (€14) with European Sleeper from Amsterdam to Antwerp on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Antwerp with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 7 direct buses per day.
      • Direct train available with Eurostar or European Sleeper 8 direct trains per day.

      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.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Amsterdam to Antwerp often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Amsterdam and Antwerp itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Antwerp and any of these top destinations today!
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