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Zimmermuseum
Museum centred on Louis Zimmer’s clocks and astronomy instruments. It is Lier’s signature museum and a strong choice for science and history lovers.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Lier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Lier will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Sat 14 Nov, we found 48 trains from Antwerp to Lier, including 48 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Antwerp to Lier run on average 42 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 10m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Antwerp to Lier.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Lier trains for today, Friday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 Antwerp | 0h16 | 11:46 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:24 Antwerp | 0h18 | 17:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:24 Antwerp | 0h18 | 18:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
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13275 | 8:09 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 8:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13275 | 8:15 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 8:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4908 | 8:16 Antwerp-Central | 0h14 | 8:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4908 | 8:21 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h09 | 8:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2958 | 8:23 Antwerp-Central | 0h19 | 8:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2958 | 8:29 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 8:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2908 | 8:33 Antwerp-Central | 0h15 | 8:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2908 | 8:38 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 8:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2858 | 8:46 Antwerp-Central | 0h18 | 9:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2858 | 8:51 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 9:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4229 | 8:53 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 9:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4229 | 8:59 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 9:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13276 | 9:09 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 9:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13276 | 9:15 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 9:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4909 | 9:16 Antwerp-Central | 0h14 | 9:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4909 | 9:21 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h09 | 9:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2959 | 9:23 Antwerp-Central | 0h19 | 9:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2959 | 9:29 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 9:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2909 | 9:33 Antwerp-Central | 0h15 | 9:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2909 | 9:38 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 9:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2859 | 9:46 Antwerp-Central | 0h18 | 10:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2859 | 9:51 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 10:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4230 | 9:53 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 10:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4230 | 9:59 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 10:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13277 | 10:09 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 10:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13277 | 10:15 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 10:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4910 | 10:16 Antwerp-Central | 0h14 | 10:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4910 | 10:21 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h09 | 10:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2960 | 10:23 Antwerp-Central | 0h19 | 10:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2960 | 10:29 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 10:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2910 | 10:33 Antwerp-Central | 0h15 | 10:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2910 | 10:38 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 10:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2860 | 10:46 Antwerp-Central | 0h18 | 11:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2860 | 10:51 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 11:04 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4231 | 10:53 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 11:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4231 | 10:59 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 11:09 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13278 | 11:09 Antwerp-Central | 0h16 | 11:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
13278 | 11:15 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 11:25 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4911 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 0h14 | 11:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
4911 | 11:21 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h09 | 11:30 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2961 | 11:23 Antwerp-Central | 0h19 | 11:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2961 | 11:29 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h13 | 11:42 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2911 | 11:33 Antwerp-Central | 0h15 | 11:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
2911 | 11:38 Antwerp-Berchem | 0h10 | 11:48 Lier | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum centred on Louis Zimmer’s clocks and astronomy instruments. It is Lier’s signature museum and a strong choice for science and history lovers.
City museum presenting Lier’s history through objects, interiors and stories. A useful introduction to the town before exploring the centre on foot.
Museum in the beguinage area focusing on local heritage and daily life. It offers a quieter, more intimate complement to Lier’s main sights.
Historic beguinage quarter of cobbled lanes, small houses and peaceful courts. It is one of Lier’s most atmospheric areas for a slow walk.
The main market square lined with historic façades and civic buildings. It is the natural starting point for visiting the old town.
Riverside walking area along the Nete with pleasant views of bridges and town scenery. It is ideal for a gentle stroll beyond the main square.
Lierse vlaaikes are small spiced pastries filled with syrup, breadcrumbs and candied sugar. They are the town’s best-known traditional sweet and a protected regional speciality.
Konijn met pruimen is rabbit stewed with prunes and often beer or stock. It is a classic Flemish festive dish long served in homes and traditional restaurants.
Stoofvlees is Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with dark beer, onions and bread with mustard. It is a comforting local staple often served with chips.
Elegant restaurant serving refined Belgian-French cooking in a polished setting. Good choice for a special meal in Lier.
Popular casual venue known for hearty Belgian meals and convivial dining. Suitable for trying traditional comfort food.
Established brasserie with classic Belgian dishes and a relaxed atmosphere. A practical stop for regional favourites and beer.
Lier is moderate for Belgium: stays and dining are cheaper than Brussels or Bruges, while local transport and cafés are fairly priced for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Lier by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Lier trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Lier station pair. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Lier train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Lier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lier.
ATMs are available at Lier.
Available at Lier: Parking, WC.
Available at Lier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lier.
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