There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Vimy by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 38m€20–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
5h 3m€13–48Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Vimycar 163.3 km
1h 51m€25–36Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 56m€42–104
Antwerp to Vimy by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Vimy is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Vimy is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Antwerp and Vimy is 185 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Antwerp to Vimy, including transfers.
Antwerp to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Vimy is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €50 and takes 5h 3m.
Antwerp to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Vimy is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Antwerp to Vimy.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Vimy, France?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €17–28
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €11–13
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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