How to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp

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Travel Information from Rotterdam to Antwerp

Distance48 miles (78 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 32 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Eurostar

Travel 48 miles (78 km) by train or bus between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Antwerp.

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from Rotterdam to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus83133
02:30PM1h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
04:05PMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM1h25
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
11:25PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM1h15
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
10:00PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
04:40PM1h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:15PMAntwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:40PM2h00
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:40PMAntwerp, Linkeroever (Regatta)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM1h30
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
05:45PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp, 70,93% 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Antwerp.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Rotterdam to Antwerp: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Antwerp:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).

The fastest way to get to Antwerp from Rotterdam is by train with an average travel time of 32 min.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 48 miles (78 km) between Rotterdam and Antwerp.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Antwerp is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Rotterdam to Antwerp 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 when traveling from Rotterdam to Antwerp:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
  • Most travelers catch their train from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Antwerp-Central.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Antwerp:

  • You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Rotterdam to Antwerp.
  • You can travel by train to Antwerp from Rotterdam with Eurostar or European Sleeper, and you can find European Sleeper Rotterdam to Antwerp tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Antwerp with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 5 direct buses per day to Antwerp with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Antwerp with Eurostar or European Sleeper.

Direct services to Antwerp 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 route.

Your trip from Rotterdam 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, Brussels or London. If you’d like to add Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels or London to your Rotterdam 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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