How to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam

Travel between Antwerp, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Belgium enter Netherlands?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Amsterdam from Antwerp?

Conditions of entry into Netherlands:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 5/17/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Antwerp, Belgium from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Antwerp from Amsterdam restricted?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Antwerp from Amsterdam?

Conditions of reentry into Belgium:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Antwerp, Belgium?

You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 5/17/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Antwerp from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Antwerp and Amsterdam including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Antwerp is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Amsterdam:

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Amsterdam costing on average $33 (€29).

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Antwerp is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 2 h 5 min.

The distance from Antwerp to Amsterdam is approximately 82 miles (132 km).

The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Amsterdam is:

• 9 buses per day.
• 10 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Amsterdam:

• Buses mostly leave from Antwerp, Crown Plaza Hotel and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Trains mostly depart from Antwerpen Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Antwerp to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
• Thalys can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Thalys from Antwerp to Amsterdam for $33 (€29).

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

• You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Amsterdam with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can find 10 direct trains per day to Amsterdam with SNCB or Thalys.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Antwerp to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $14 (€12) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $33 (€29) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Antwerp to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.