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Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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€11 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Antwerp to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Antwerp to Brussels: Journey Details
Antwerp and Brussels are so close together (45 kilometers) that flying isn't an option, and Belgians tend not to travel between cities by bus. That leaves the country's excellent train network as the only option. That's not a problem though, as SNCB operates a regular service between the two cities that takes just over an hour to reach Brussels. Alternatives could include renting a car, taxis or a car pool firm like Bla Bla Car.
Return trips from Brussels to Antwerp are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Antwerp to Brussels.
You can get between Antwerp and Brussels 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Antwerp is by taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€2).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Antwerp to Brussels:
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).
The fastest way to get to Brussels from Antwerp is by train with an average travel time of 34 min.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Getting to Brussels by bus takes 40 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 25 miles (41 km) between Antwerp and Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Brussels is:
- 40 buses a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brussels from Antwerp 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 Brussels:
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Trains most often depart from Antwerp at Antwerp-Central and arrive in Brussels at Brussels-Midi.
The following travel companies offer services from Antwerp to Brussels:
- FlixBus, Flibco International or De Lijn can take you to Brussels by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Antwerp to Brussels for $3 (€2).
- SNCB can get you to Brussels by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB from Antwerp to Brussels for $12 (€11) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Antwerp to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can find 40 direct buses per day to Brussels with FlixBus or Flibco International.
- You'll find 9 direct trains a day to Brussels with SNCB.
Direct services to Brussels 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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