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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp is to rideshare which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp is to train which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Antwerpen-Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Antwerp?

The distance between Rotterdam and Antwerp is 90 km. The road distance is 97.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €70.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Antwerp bus from?

Rotterdam to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Antwerp train from?

Rotterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp is to train which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €30 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Antwerp bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Antwerp train arrive?

Rotterdam to Antwerp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Antwerp is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Antwerp.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Antwerp?

Book your Rotterdam to Antwerp bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Antwerp.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam to Antwerp?

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

Rotterdam to Antwerp - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, or car

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
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
32 min
€6–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
1h 30m
€6–30
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Antwerp98.5 km
1h 23m
€6–10
Drive 97.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Antwerp97.2 km
1h 12m
€18–25

Rotterdam to Antwerp by train

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Distance: 90.2 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–50 and the journey takes 32 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats hourly. Tickets cost €6–25 and the journey takes 1h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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