How to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam

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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 78 km

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€25

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€11

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1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

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30m

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2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Antwerp to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM1h45
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
10:55AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM1h45
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
06:05PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9315
10:30AM0h32
Antwerp-Central
11:02AMRotterdam Centraal
501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

EuroCity9227
10:38AM1h12
Antwerp-Berchem
11:50AMRotterdam Centraal
211One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9223
09:45AM1h05
Antwerp-Central
10:50AMRotterdam Centraal
211One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9231
11:38AM1h12
Antwerp-Berchem
12:50PMRotterdam Centraal
211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:05PM1h25
Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
01:30PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM1h20
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
08:45PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM1h40
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
09:05PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Antwerp to Rotterdam.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Rotterdam including taking a train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Rotterdam:

A coach is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Rotterdam costing on average €8.

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

There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.

The distance from Antwerp to Rotterdam is approximately 78 km.

The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Rotterdam is:

  • 19 coaches per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Antwerp and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Antwerp to Rotterdam:

  • Coaches most often depart from Antwerp at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Antwerp to Rotterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus or De Lijn to go to Rotterdam by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Antwerp to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for €5.
  • Eurostar or European Sleeper can get you to Rotterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with European Sleeper from Antwerp to Rotterdam for €39 on Omio.

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

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus 19 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct trains with Eurostar with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Antwerp and Rotterdam.

Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam often also extend their holiday to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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