82 miles (132 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$6 - $21 | |
Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 55 min | |
Train • $21 (€19) • 1 h 20 min | |
FlixBus or Eurostar |
Travel 82 miles (132 km) by train or bus to Amsterdam from Antwerp. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Antwerp to Amsterdam.
How to get from Antwerp to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam 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 .
There are plenty of ways to reach Amsterdam if you are coming from Antwerp, and any time of day is catered for. There are direct buses and trains between the two cities, although catching a Eurostar express will be easily the quickest route to Amsterdam. Flights are an option, although travelers will need to reach Brussels first, making the train a faster option.
Trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam | Buses from Antwerp to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Antwerp
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€9 |
2:10 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€35 |
1:12 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€245 |
0:50 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Antwerp to Amsterdam depart from either Antwerp's Koningin Astridplein or Plantinkaai bus station and take just over 2 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Bus companies that travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam include Flixbus and Ouibus. Between 4-5 buses travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam per day, with the first bus departing Antwerp at 4:30 a.m.
Taking a direct flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam; however, when travel time from Antwerp to Brussels' airport is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Eurostar train is the fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. There is 1 high-speed Eurostar train departing from Antwerpen Centraal train station at 8:30 a.m. every morning. Eurostar trains take approximately 1:12 h to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Alternatively, SNCB Intercity trains depart from Antwerp 4 times per day and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Amsterdam-Centraal train station.
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Buses are almost as fast as taking a SNCB train for traveling from Antwerp to Amsterdam, while being €26 cheaper on average. Alternatively, the price and total travel time required make flying from Antwerp to Amsterdam an inconvienient option. While high-speed Eurostar trains are abount an hour faster than taking the bus, they are also significantly more expensive than SNCB trains which feature similar travel times.
Travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Eurostar travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Antwerp to Amsterdam travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
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 travel options from Antwerp to Amsterdam: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $15 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Antwerp is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
The distance is approximately 82 miles (132 km) from Antwerp to Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Antwerp and 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 when traveling from Antwerp to Amsterdam:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Antwerp to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
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 journey.
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