How to travel from Brussels to Antwerp

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Antwerp 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 47m. 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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1h 20m

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from Brussels to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

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

FlibcoFlibco
10:50AM0h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
11:35AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:40PM0h50
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
04:30PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity4509
10:33AM0h33
Brussels-North
11:06AMAntwerp-Central
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2009
10:55AM0h41
Brussels-Central
11:36AMAntwerp-Central
$131One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity4509
10:25AM0h41
Brussels-Central
11:06AMAntwerp-Central
$131One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9231
10:56AM0h46
Brussels-North
11:42AMAntwerp-Central
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
12:25PM0h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
01:10PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$71One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50829
08:30AM1h00
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:30AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:25AM0h40
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
09:05AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$141One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Brussels to Antwerp: Journey Details

The distance between Brussels and Antwerp is 56 kilometers. This makes it possible to reach your destination in as little as 30 minutes. There are a variety of transportation options from Brussels to Antwerp. These two cities are too close to each other to opt for air travel.

Return trips from Antwerp to Brussels are also available.

How to get from Brussels to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Antwerp, 95,09% 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 Brussels to Antwerp 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 Brussels to Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp 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 Brussels to Antwerp.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Antwerp including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Antwerp costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Antwerp is by bus with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Train takes on average 44m.

The distance from Brussels to Antwerp is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Antwerp is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Eurostar, SNCB.
  • 31 direct buses per day with FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Bruges, London, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.
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