How to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam

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Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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$32

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$16

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$22

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 34m

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1h 4m

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1h 59m

Average total duration

1h 29m

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1h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Rotterdam:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Rotterdam costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Antwerp and Rotterdam including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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from Antwerp to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    9:05 PM1h15
    Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    10:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    9:05 PM1h15
    Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    10:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9387
    10:30 PM0h32
    Antwerp-Central
    11:02 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • EuroCity9211
    6:45 AM1h05
    Antwerp-Central
    7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • EuroCity9211
    6:38 AM1h12
    Antwerp-Berchem
    7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1476+EuroCity9211
    5:57 AM1h53
    Antwerp-South
    7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 AM1h15
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    7:35 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h30
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h55
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    7:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Antwerp to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam, 86,61% 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Rotterdam including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Rotterdam:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Rotterdam costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

The distance from Antwerp to Rotterdam is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, De Lijn to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, Intercity, Alibus, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
  • 16 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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