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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Antwerp:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Antwerp costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Antwerp
How to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 92648:10 PM1h13Rotterdam Centraal9:23 PMAntwerp-Berchem$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 92648:10 PM1h13Rotterdam Centraal9:23 PMAntwerp-Berchem$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
93989:58 PM0h32Rotterdam Centraal10:30 PMAntwerp-Central$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 92689:10 PM1h13Rotterdam Centraal10:23 PMAntwerp-Berchem$131One-way0 transfers
- 92525:10 PM1h06Rotterdam Centraal6:16 PMAntwerp-Central$161One-way0 transfers
- 92484:10 PM1h06Rotterdam Centraal5:16 PMAntwerp-Central$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM1h20Rotterdam, Zuidplein11:50 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM1h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:50 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM1h30Rotterdam, Zuidplein5:45 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Antwerp:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Antwerp costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, Regional, Alibus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Lasta, RET to go to Antwerp by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Lasta.
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