There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Kelmis by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainL / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to WelkenraedtIc / ...
2h 43m€20–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
3h 46m€12–18Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Kelmis144.6 km
1h 47m€23–32Bus, line 350 bus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to MaastrichtN884
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanz350
5h 1m€18–48
Antwerp to Kelmis by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Kelmis is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Kelmis is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop and arriving at Kelmis, B.B.L. via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof and Aachen, Schanz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Hergenrath via Louvain and Welkenraedt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Antwerp and Kelmis is 173 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Kelmis without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €20 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Antwerp to Kelmis, including transfers.
Antwerp to Kelmis bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop station.
Antwerp to Kelmis train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Kelmis is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €20 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Kelmis, Belgium?
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Hergenrath via Louvain and Welkenraedt in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station once a week. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 3h.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Welkenraedt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanz
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Kelmis bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Aachen Main Train Station.
Antwerp to Kelmis train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Kelmis is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Antwerp to Kelmis.
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