How to get from Brussels to Antwerp
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We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 58m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 43 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
43 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 58mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Sep 858m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Sep 858m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Antwerp: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels → Antwerp AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 59 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 59 | 00:30 | 23:55 |
| SNCBtrain | 40 | 04:38 | 11:31 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 10:45 | 10:45 |
| Airport Express + metrotrain | 48 | — | — |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Inter-airport shuttlebus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Airport Express + metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Antwerp works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Brussels to Antwerp, about 58 min. In total it's roughly €8 over 58 min, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Antwerp?
The most useful route takes about 58m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Antwerp from Brussels?
About 43 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Antwerp cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €8. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Antwerp?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Airport Express + metro.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Antwerp?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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