The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Antwerp
Cheapest price
€91
Average price
€100
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Antwerp will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund to Antwerp without transferring at least 2 times.
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · ICD 2441
26812 · 10323 · ICE 158 · RE 6643
ICE 646 · ICE 316 · IC 3310
ICE 946 · ICE 158 · RE 6643 · EC 9236
ICE 646 · ICE 316 · IC 3310
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · ICD 2441
26812 · 10323 · ICE 158 · RE 6643
ICE 946 · ICE 158 · RE 6643 · EC 9236Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €117.
Distance: 215 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€77 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €248 Average price |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 646 · ICE 316 · IC 3310 | On time 7:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h09 | 11:24 AM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · ICD 2441 | 7:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h31 | 12:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 158 · RE 6643 · EC 9236 | On time 8:13 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5h03 | 1:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
26812 · 10323 · ICE 158 · RE 6643 | 8:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h31 | 1:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Antwerp
Trains from Dortmund to Antwerp run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:03, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 03:03 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Antwerp trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dortmund and Antwerp from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Dortmund to Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Antwerp 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 Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dortmund to Antwerp
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Subway
- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Westermanns Deli
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Ringhotel Drees
- La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen
- Hotel Neuhaus
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- 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
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
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