Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Oct

Cheapest price on 06 Oct

£13

Average ticket price on 06 Oct

£13

Fastest journey on 06 Oct

29 m

Average journey duration on 06 Oct

30 m

Trains on 06 Oct

48

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

On Tue 06 Oct, we found 48 trains from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport, including 17 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 30 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.

  • Intercity2611
    11:490h30
    Antwerp-Central
    12:19Brussels National Airport
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity4530 · 2306
    8:540h53
    Antwerp-Central
    9:47Brussels National Airport
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity2608
    8:490h30
    Antwerp-Central
    9:19Brussels National Airport
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity4531 · 2307
    9:560h51
    Antwerp-Central
    10:47Brussels National Airport
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity4533 · 2309
    11:540h53
    Antwerp-Central
    12:47Brussels National Airport
    £131One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport

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Trains from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 28m.

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 £3
Distance
36 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
28m
First train
6:49
Last train
19:49
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
28 days
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 £3

Live departures

Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport trains for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity262121:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
22:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4543 · 231921:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
22:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3143 · 192122:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
23:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity2044 · 372222:25 Antwerp-Central
1h06
23:31 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity262222:49 Antwerp-Central
1h03
23:52 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4544 · 262222:54 Antwerp-Central
0h58
23:52 Brussels National Airport1 change
Tuesday 6 October
Regional1996+Intercity37030:11 Antwerp-Central
4h20
4:31 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity26044:48 Antwerp-Central
0h31
5:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4526 · 22044:54 Antwerp-Central
1h09
6:03 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3126 · 19045:02 Antwerp-Central
1h13
6:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity26055:48 Antwerp-Central
0h31
6:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4527 · 23035:53 Antwerp-Central
0h54
6:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3127 · 19056:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
7:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity26066:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
7:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4528 · 23046:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
7:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity72277:19 Antwerp-Central
0h33
7:52 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity26077:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
8:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4529 · 23057:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
8:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3129 · 19078:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
9:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity26088:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
9:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4530 · 23068:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
9:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3130 · 19089:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
10:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity26099:51 Antwerp-Central
0h29
10:20 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4531 · 23079:56 Antwerp-Central
0h51
10:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3131 · 190910:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
11:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261010:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
11:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4532 · 230810:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
11:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3132 · 191011:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
12:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261111:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
12:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4533 · 230911:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
12:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3133 · 191112:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
13:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261212:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
13:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4534 · 231012:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
13:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3134 · 191213:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
14:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261313:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
14:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4535 · 231113:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
14:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3135 · 191314:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
15:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261414:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
15:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4536 · 231214:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
15:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3136 · 191415:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
16:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261515:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
16:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4537 · 231315:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
16:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3137 · 191516:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
17:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261616:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
17:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4538 · 231416:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
17:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3138 · 191617:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
18:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261717:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
18:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4539 · 231517:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
18:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3139 · 191718:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
19:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261818:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
19:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4540 · 231618:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
19:47 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity3140 · 191819:05 Antwerp-Central
1h10
20:15 Brussels National Airport1 change
Intercity261919:49 Antwerp-Central
0h30
20:19 Brussels National Airport0 changesdirect
Intercity4541 · 231719:54 Antwerp-Central
0h53
20:47 Brussels National Airport1 change

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Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
28m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£11
Intercity frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

EuroCity

About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average EuroCity Duration
30m
Cheapest EuroCity Price
£11
EuroCity frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Regional Price
£11
Regional frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

FAQs: Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport 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 Brussels Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport is 36 km.
The first train from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport leaves at 6:49.
The last train from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport departs at 19:49.
Trains from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train between Antwerp-Central and Brussels Airport. The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Intercity, EuroCity.
There is no night train service from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport.
Booking trains from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Antwerpen Centraal to Brussels Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and industrial areas with occasional glimpses of the Belgian countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp-Central and Brussels Airport

Most Antwerp-Central to Brussels Airport trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Bruxelles-Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Antwerp-Central and Brussels Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Antwerp
Arrival train stations in Brussels
Antwerpen CentraalKoningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium+32 25282828WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus17 · 19m · £3 · every ~13 min
Tram11 · 11m · £3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services

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 and drink

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

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.

Tickets and information

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 and lost property

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

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.

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