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There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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Train  •  1h 15m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central Thalys / ...

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Rideshare  •  2h 9m

  1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Antwerp 157.9 km

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Bus  •  3h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 813 / ...

Night train  •  2h 13m

  1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal European Sleeper

Drive  •  1h 49m

  1. Drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp 158.9 km

Fly  •  2h 44m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels (BRU) AMS - BRU

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The most affordable way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to rideshare, which costs €10 and takes 2h 9m.

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The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to train which costs €11 - €95 and takes 1h 15m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Anvers-Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

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The distance between Amsterdam and Antwerp is 133 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €11 - €95.

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The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Amsterdam to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

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Amsterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €11 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €23 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €320 and takes 2h 44m.

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Map of how to get from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
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  • 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 €45 - €95 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16 - €23 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Blablabus also services this route 4 times a day.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration
43 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €550
Train operators
Thalys
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
€45 - €95
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€45 - €65
Comfort
€50 - €70
Premium
€70 - €95
European Sleeper
Email
info@europeansleeper.eu
Website
europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration
2h 11m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€11 - €17
Schedules at
europeansleeper.eu
Seats - Budget
€11 - €17
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€12 - €18
Schedules at
europeansleeper.eu
Seats - Budget
€12 - €18
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€16 - €23
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
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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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.

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Amsterdam to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

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Amsterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Antwerp is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp.

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KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport.

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There are 877+ hotels available in Antwerp. Prices start at €47 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Antwerp. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €16.

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