How to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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€32

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€12

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2h 25m

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1h 55m

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30m

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2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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NS International | IC Brussel

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from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus1646
08:55AM2h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:25AMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM2h30
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
10:25AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9422
08:27AM1h03
Schiphol Airport
09:30AMAntwerp-Central
$751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel1824+EuroCity9224
09:14AM2h02
Amsterdam Zuid
11:16AMAntwerp-Central
$401One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel1824+EuroCity9224
09:14AM2h09
Amsterdam Zuid
11:23AMAntwerp-Berchem
$401One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3528+EuroCity9228
10:07AM2h16
Amsterdam Zuid
12:23PMAntwerp-Berchem
$401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
11:50AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM3h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:50AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h50
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
11:35AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$251One-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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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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 between Amsterdam and Antwerp including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Antwerp:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Antwerp costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Antwerp is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Antwerp is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 26 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Antwerp by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, PKP Intercity, Intercity, European Sleeper, EuroCity, European Sleeper to go to Antwerp by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus.
  • 14 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, London, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.
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