How to get from Brussels to Antwerp
- 43 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 40m
- 62 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 43 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Tue, Sep 22.
43 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 658m · directSee Train details
- Bus€3Omio catalogue, Oct 640m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Antwerp: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Zaventem → Antwerpbus
FlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 62 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 62 | 00:30 | 23:55 |
| SNCBtrain | 55 | 04:38 | 11:38 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 10:45 | 10:45 |
| Airport Express + metrotrain | 48 | — | — |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Inter-airport shuttlebus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:55
- 01:30
- 01:55
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 03:15
- 04:25
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 05:10
- 05:25
- 05:45
- 06:15
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 09:15
- 09:25
- 09:45
- 10:05
- 10:15
- 10:25
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:05
- 11:20
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 14:50
- 15:15
- 15:20
- 15:45
- 15:50
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 18:25
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:25
- 19:30
- 19:35
- 19:50
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:25
- 20:50
- 21:00
- 23:55
All departuresSNCB
- 04:38
- 04:50
- 05:20
- 05:31
- 05:38
- 05:44
- 05:50
- 05:56
- 06:04
- 06:20
- 06:31
- 06:33
- 06:38
- 06:44
- 06:50
- 06:56
- 06:59
- 07:03
- 07:20
- 07:31
- 07:34
- 07:38
- 07:44
- 07:50
- 07:56
- 07:57
- 08:04
- 08:20
- 08:31
- 08:34
- 08:38
- 08:44
- 08:50
- 08:56
- 08:57
- 09:04
- 09:20
- 09:31
- 09:33
- 09:38
- 09:44
- 09:50
- 09:56
- 09:57
- 10:04
- 10:20
- 10:31
- 10:33
- 10:38
- 10:44
- 10:50
- 10:56
- 11:04
- 11:20
- 11:38
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport Express + metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Antwerp works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels Zaventem to Antwerp, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Antwerp?
The most useful route takes about 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Antwerp?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:55, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Antwerp?
62 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Antwerp leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Antwerp?
The first train with SNCB leaves at 04:38 and the last at 11:38, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Antwerp?
55 a day with SNCB, between 04:38 and 11:38.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Antwerp leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with SNCB, according to the published timetable.
How far is Antwerp from Brussels?
About 43 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Antwerp cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Antwerp?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport Express + metro.
Can you get from Brussels to Antwerp without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Antwerp?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026