The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Antwerp
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Antwerp will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Antwerp without transferring at least 2 times.
20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 · EC 92329:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf1:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 · EC 924011:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf3:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 · EC 923610:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf2:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20078 · 32249 · IC 2758 · RE 66591:48 PM4h28Düsseldorf Hbf6:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way4 transfers
20078 · Bus 32309 · ICD 2461 · EC 92521:48 PM4h28Düsseldorf Hbf6:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 · EC 92329:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf1:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 · EC 924011:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf3:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 · EC 923610:48 AM3h28Düsseldorf Hbf2:16 PMAntwerp-Central€591One-way3 transfers
26812 · ICE 16 · IC 331210:40 AM3h40Düsseldorf Hbf2:20 PMAntwerp-Central€601One-way2 transfers
26408 · ICE 316 · IC 33108:21 AM3h59Düsseldorf Hbf12:20 PMAntwerp-Central€901One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €151.
Distance: 165 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €342 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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
Düsseldorf to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Antwerp trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 224 · IC 3671 · EC 9272 | Delayed 7:08 PM 7:11 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 4h05 | 11:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
26408 · ICE 316 · IC 3310 | 8:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h59 | 12:20 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
IC 3629 · R 2583+ 20012 | 8:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 1:10 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · IC 3631 · EC 9232 | On time 9:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h05 | 1:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 · EC 9232 | 9:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h28 | 1:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
20070 · Bus 32293 · IC 1142 · EC 9236 | 9:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 2:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
26412 · ICE 16 · IC 3312 | 10:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h59 | 2:20 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
IC 3637 · R 2585+ 20016 | 10:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 3:10 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
26812 · ICE 16 · IC 3312 | 10:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h40 | 2:20 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 · EC 9236 | 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h28 | 2:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 128 · IC 3639 · EC 9240 | On time 11:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h05 | 3:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 · EC 9240 | 11:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h28 | 3:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
20074 · Bus 32301 · IC 1150 · EC 9244 | 11:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 4:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
26416 · S41 · IC 538 · IC 2937 | 12:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h06 | 5:27 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
IC 3649 · R 2588+ 20022 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 6:10 PM Antwerp-Central | 2 transfers | |
20078 · 32249 · IC 2758 · RE 6659 | 1:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 6:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 4 transfers | |
20078 · Bus 32309 · ICD 2461 · EC 9252 | 1:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h28 | 6:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Antwerp
Trains from Düsseldorf to Antwerp run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 1:40 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Eurostar, Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Düsseldorf to Antwerp trainsDeutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Eurostar, Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Antwerp from €10. 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.
Eurostar
VIAS Rail GmbH
Regional-Express
Regional
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Antwerp
Most Düsseldorf to Antwerp trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Düsseldorf station do trains to Antwerp leave from?
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Düsseldorf-Bilk from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf-Bilk is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Bilk train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf-Bilk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zur Pfeffermühle, Pizzeria Da Gino, Rohbau, Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City, Günnewig Hotel Esplanade, Novum Hotel Flora, Hotel Niku.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Which Antwerp station do trains from Düsseldorf arrive at?
Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Getting to Antwerpen-Berchem from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem train station facilities and services
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Getting to Antwerpen-Zuid from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid train station facilities and services
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
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