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The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for 25 May

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

56 m

Trains per day

Distance

78 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Antwerp for Rotterdam every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.

06:451h05

Antwerp

07:50Rotterdam

£181One-way

0 changes

15:501h48

Antwerp

17:38Rotterdam

£191One-way

0 changes

19:161h34

Antwerp

20:50Rotterdam

£221One-way

0 changes

20:451h05

Antwerp

21:50Rotterdam

£221One-way

0 changes

19:451h23

Antwerp

21:08Rotterdam

£221One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Antwerp to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£23 Average Price	£9 Average Price Cheapest
1h 37m average duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 33m average duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Antwerp to Rotterdam?

The best time to book your train from Antwerp to Rotterdam is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Antwerp to Rotterdam route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Antwerp to Rotterdam per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Antwerp to Rotterdam.

Trains

from £27

Coaches

from £6

Journey information

Overview: Train from Antwerp to Rotterdam

Belgium

Netherlands

Trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Distance

78 km

Average train duration

1h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

32m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity and Regional trains Antwerp to Rotterdam

NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity and Regional trains will get you to Rotterdam from Antwerp from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Rotterdam from Antwerp in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from Antwerp to Rotterdam, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Train information from Antwerp to Rotterdam with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 32 min
Cheapest Price: £60

European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Antwerp and Rotterdam. Germany to Belgium is connected by night train three times a week which is expected to increase to a daily service and extend to cities like Dresden and Prague. Select from seats, couchettes, and sleeper options. With the couchettes you get free drinks and power plugs, and with the sleeper option you get power plugs as well as free meals. All tickets are Flex Night meaning you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and they are non-exchangeable.

European Sleeper from Antwerp to Rotterdam train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £21

SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets to Rotterdam from Antwerp. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.

SNCB from Antwerp to Rotterdam train information:

Average Duration: 59 min
Cheapest Price: £13
SNCB frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: Antwerp to Rotterdam train

FAQs: Travel by train from Antwerp to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Rotterdam.

Cheap train tickets from Antwerp to Rotterdam can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Antwerp to Rotterdam is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Antwerp to Rotterdam train time is 1 h 2 min covering the 48 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Antwerp to Rotterdam leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Antwerp to Rotterdam leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Antwerp to Rotterdam with Eurostar or SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Rotterdam. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Antwerp to Rotterdam.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Antwerp to Rotterdam takes around 32 min.

For the journey from Antwerp to Rotterdam you can take a train with Eurostar, European Sleeper or SNCB. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Antwerp and Rotterdam on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, you can take a night train from Antwerp to Rotterdam with European Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Antwerp-Central, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rotterdam Centraal, located 0.6 miles (876 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Rotterdam from Antwerp is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Antwerp to Rotterdam by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Rotterdam from Antwerp 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Rotterdam

Antwerp

Rotterdam

The major train station for departures in Antwerp is Antwerpen Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Antwerpen Centraal for your trip from Antwerp to Rotterdam.

Antwerpen Centraal Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Koningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Phone Number

+32 25282828

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.

Lockers

Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.

Dining

Café - Brasserie Royal
Einstein Koffie
Leonidas
Starbucks
Yam Yam
Panos
Sweetz To Go
Frituur Centraal
lunch & pasta coffee
Döner Company
& many more

Accessibility

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.

Hotel

Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
A-Stay Antwerpen
Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre

Ticket Office

Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00

Information Desk

Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).

Public transport options for Antwerpen Centraal

Tram lines: 11
Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)

Antwerpen-Berchem Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Burgemeester E. Ryckaertsplein, 2600 Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium

Phone Number

+32 2 528 28 28

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.

Dining