Travel Information to Antwerp from Brussels
| 25 miles (41 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $3 - $12 | |
| Bus • $3 (€2) • 35 min | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 34 min | |
| FlixBus 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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The best way to travel from Brussels to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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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.
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