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Travel Information between Antwerp and Amsterdam

distanceDistance82 miles (132 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$6 - $21
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus 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.

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from Antwerp to Amsterdam

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus4739
09:30AM2h20
Antwerp
11:50AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus1611
03:40AM2h25
Antwerp
06:05AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$111One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9315
10:30AM1h00
Antwerp
11:30AMSchiphol Airport
$1091One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurocity Direct9535
10:35AM1h21
Antwerp-Central
11:56AMAmsterdam Zuid
$541One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9301
06:28AM1h02
Antwerp
07:30AMSchiphol Airport
$401One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar Red (Thalys)9301
06:28AM1h22
Antwerp
07:50AMAmsterdam Centraal
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM2h30
Antwerp
01:00PMAmsterdam, Arena
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM3h20
Antwerp
12:40PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h00
Antwerp
01:30PMAmsterdam
$201One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam

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

Antwerp to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€9

2:10 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€35

1:12 h

1 Day Ahead

flight

€245

0:50 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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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.


How to get from Antwerp to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 60,67% 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 Antwerp to Amsterdam 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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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.

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