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Compare train and bus 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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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€25 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Antwerp to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 options to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Antwerp is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Antwerp to Rotterdam:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Rotterdam costing on average $9 (€8).
The quickest way to travel to Rotterdam from Antwerp is by train, which takes on average 32 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
Rotterdam is approximately 48 miles (78 km) away from Antwerp.
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Rotterdam is:
- 19 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Antwerp and Rotterdam 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 from Antwerp to Rotterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Antwerp at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Trains most often depart from Antwerp at Antwerp-Central and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Antwerp to Rotterdam:
- You can go to Rotterdam from Antwerp by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus or De Lijn. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Antwerp to Rotterdam on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Antwerp and Rotterdam with Eurostar or European Sleeper, and you can find European Sleeper Antwerp to Rotterdam tickets for $43 (€39) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Antwerp to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 19 direct buses per day to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Rotterdam with Eurostar.
Direct services to Rotterdam 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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