What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Antwerp and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Ruhr?

The distance between Antwerp and Ruhr is 189 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Ruhr without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €17 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Ruhr?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Antwerp to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Ruhr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Ruhr train from?

Antwerp to Ruhr train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Ruhr is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Antwerp to Ruhr bus arrive?

Antwerp to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Antwerp to Ruhr train arrive?

Antwerp to Ruhr train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Ruhr is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Antwerp to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Antwerp to Ruhr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Ruhr by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train stationN1328 / ...
3h 42m
€17–39
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Düsseldorf central bus station280 / ...
2. Take the subway from Düsseldorf Hbf to Duisburg König-Heinrich-PlatzU79
4h 26m
€15–50
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredaEc
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg HbfIce
4h 3m
€49–91
Drive 178.4 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Ruhr178.4 km
1h 58m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 22m
€128–412

Antwerp to Ruhr by train and tram

303Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Ruhr, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anvers-Central to Duisburg Karlstr. via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 3m.

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