How to travel from Antwerp to Brussels

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Travel Information between Antwerp and Brussels

Distance25 miles (41 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$3 - $12
Cheapest modeBus • $3 (€2) • 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Take a bus or train to travel 25 miles (41 km) to Brussels from Antwerp. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Antwerp to Brussels.

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from Antwerp to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM0h45
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
12:25PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM0h45
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
12:25PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity4530
08:56AM0h34
Antwerp-Central
09:30AMBrussels-North
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2032
10:25AM0h35
Antwerp-Central
11:00AMBrussels-North
$131One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity4532
10:54AM0h35
Antwerp-Central
11:29AMBrussels-North
$131One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity2032
10:25AM0h41
Antwerp-Central
11:06AMBrussels-Central
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
09:20AM0h45
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
10:05AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
11:05AM0h45
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
11:50AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$71One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1646
11:30AM1h10
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
12:40PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from Antwerp to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp to Brussels, 97,08% 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 Brussels 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 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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Antwerp to Brussels often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Antwerp and Brussels itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Brussels and any of these top destinations today!

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