How to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 06m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 79 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €10, on Wed, Sep 9.
79 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam 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.
- 1Rotterdam → Antwerptrain
SNCB·1h 06m
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 Rotterdam to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 43 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 43 | 05:50 | 21:05 |
| NS Inttrain | 40 | 06:42 | 21:10 |
| SNCBtrain | 16 | 07:10 | 22:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCBRotterdam-AntwerpBook →
FlixBusRotterdam-AntwerpBook →
NS IntRotterdam-AntwerpBook →City transitRotterdam-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus, NS Int, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Antwerp works
Start with a SNCB train from Rotterdam to Antwerp, about 1h 6m. In total it's roughly €21 over 1h 6m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
The most useful route takes about 1h 06m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Antwerp from Rotterdam?
About 79 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Antwerp cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €11. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Antwerp?
On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus, NS Int, City transit.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Antwerp without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam 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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