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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam 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 56m. 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: 133 km
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€37 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM3h15Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade11:15 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)€111One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM3h15Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade11:15 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)€111One-way0 transfers
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93989:15 PM1h15Amsterdam Zuid10:30 PMAntwerp-Central€431One-way1 transfer
Other options
4526:31 AM2h12Amsterdam Centraal8:43 AMAntwerp-Central€301One-way0 transfers
95647:03 PM1h23Amsterdam Zuid8:26 PMAntwerp-Central€321One-way0 transfers
95688:03 PM1h23Amsterdam Zuid9:26 PMAntwerp-Central€321One-way0 transfers
47405:00 PM2h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:35 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM2h25Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena8:35 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 PM2h30Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena9:25 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)€131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Antwerp:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Antwerp costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 36 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, EuroCity, Intercity, Intercity, Alibus, Regional, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, GVB to go to Antwerp by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Alibus, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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