There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Antwerp is 800 14689.
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The social distance requirement in Antwerp is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to rideshare, which costs €10 and takes 2h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Antwerp. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Anvers-Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Antwerp is 133 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €55 - €110.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Amsterdam to Antwerp bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €250 and takes 2h 48m.
- Distance: 132.6 km
- Duration: 1h 15m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55 - €110 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Antwerp twice daily. Tickets cost €9 - €12 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €80 - €110
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €23
- 1st Class
- €27 - €40
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Roosendaal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
- 1st Class
- €8 - €13
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Amsterdam to Antwerp bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Antwerp station.
Amsterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Antwerp is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport.
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There are 178+ hotels available in Antwerp. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €13.