The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 50 trains that leave Antwerp for Rotterdam Centraal on Thu, Dec 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 78 km
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€23 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9339 | 1:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 2:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351 | 3:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 4:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363 | 5:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 6:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9469 | 6:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 7:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 6:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 7:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375 | 7:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 8:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 8:30 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 9:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
9301 | 5:28 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 6:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2357+ 9303 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h55 | 8:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2357+ 9527 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h11 | 8:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
7283+ 9303 | 7:20 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h42 | 8:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2928+ 9527 | 7:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h54 | 8:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9303 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 8:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2678+ 9219 | 7:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h19 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2678+ 9219+ 1126 | 7:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h14 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9527 | 7:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h43 | 8:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9219+ 1126 | 7:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9219 | 7:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h12 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9219 | 7:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h05 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9219+ 1126 | 7:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h00 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2358+ 9309 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h55 | 9:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2358+ 9531 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h11 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
729+ 9309 | 8:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h43 | 9:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2929+ 9531 | 8:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h54 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9309 | 8:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 9:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2679+ 9223 | 8:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h19 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2679+ 9223+ 1130 | 8:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h14 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9531 | 8:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h43 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9223 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h12 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9223+ 1130 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9223+ 1130 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h00 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9223 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h05 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2359+ 9535 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h11 | 10:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2359+ 9315 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h55 | 10:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
730+ 9315 | 9:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h43 | 10:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2930+ 9535 | 9:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h54 | 10:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9315 | 9:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 10:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2680+ 9227 | 9:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h19 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2680+ 9227+ 1134 | 9:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h14 | 10:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 1134 | 9:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 10:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9227 | 9:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h12 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2360+ 9539 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h11 | 11:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2360+ 9321 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h55 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
731+ 9321 | 10:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h43 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2931+ 9539 | 10:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h54 | 11:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9321 | 10:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2681+ 9231 | 10:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h19 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2681+ 9231+ 1138 | 10:31 AM Antwerp-South | 1h14 | 11:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 1138 | 10:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 11:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9231 | 10:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h12 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
9327 | 11:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 12:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal
Trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 17 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 32m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 20:36 |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal trainsNS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper trains will get you between Antwerp and Rotterdam Centraal from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS International | IC Brussel
EuroCity
Eurostar
PKP Intercity
European Sleeper
Regional
Eurocity Direct
FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Antwerp to Rotterdam Centraal
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
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