How to travel from Brussels to Antwerp

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Travel Information to Antwerp from Brussels

Distance25 miles (41 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$3 - $12
Cheapest modeBus • $3 (€2) • 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 25 miles (41 km) by bus or train from Brussels to 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 Brussels to Antwerp.

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from Brussels to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

bus

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)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:45PM0h45
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
04:30PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity4509
10:33AM0h33
Brussels-North
11:06AMAntwerp-Central
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2009
10:55AM0h41
Brussels-Central
11:36AMAntwerp-Central
$111One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity4509
10:25AM0h41
Brussels-Central
11:06AMAntwerp-Central
$111One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9231
10:56AM0h46
Brussels-North
11:42AMAntwerp-Central
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
12:25PM0h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
01:10PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:25AM0h40
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
09:05AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
02:25PM0h45
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
03:10PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$121One-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 travel options between Brussels and Antwerp. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Antwerp is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€2) compared to other travel options to Antwerp:

Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Brussels to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 34 min.

There are alternative travel options to Antwerp that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 35 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 25 miles (41 km) between Brussels and Antwerp.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Antwerp is:

  • 39 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Brussels and 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 when traveling from Brussels to Antwerp:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
  • Most travelers catch their train from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Antwerp-Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Antwerp:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Flibco International, Infobus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Antwerp. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Brussels to Antwerp tickets on Omio for $3 (€2).
  • Travel with SNCB for trains to Antwerp. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB Brussels to Antwerp tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).

Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Antwerp with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with FlixBus, Flibco International or BlaBlaCar Bus with 39 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with SNCB 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Antwerp as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brussels to Antwerp.

Your trip from Brussels to Antwerp doesn't have to end in Antwerp. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Paris, London or Rotterdam. If you’d like to add Amsterdam, Paris, London or Rotterdam to your Brussels to Antwerp tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Antwerp today!
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