1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
47 m
Trains on 05 Sept
56
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 56 trains from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central, including 55 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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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3307Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 41 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Antwerp-Central take longer:
Train takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (50m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, EuroCity, Eurostar, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3123 | 0:01 Brussels-Central | 0h52 | 0:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
1950 | 0:40 Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 1:55 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3674+ 2626 | 1:34 Brussels-Central | 4h37 | 6:11 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9211 | 5:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 6:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3105 | 6:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 6:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3305 | 6:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 7:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9215 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 7:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3106 | 7:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 7:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3306 | 7:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 8:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9219 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 8:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3107 | 8:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 8:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3307 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 9:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9223 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 9:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3108 | 9:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 9:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3308 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 10:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9227 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 10:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3109 | 10:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 10:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3309 | 10:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 11:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9231 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 11:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3110 | 11:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 11:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3310 | 11:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 12:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9235 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 12:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3111 | 12:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 12:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3311 | 12:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 13:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9239 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 13:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3112 | 13:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 13:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3312 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 14:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9243 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 14:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3113 | 14:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 14:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3313 | 14:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 15:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9247 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 15:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3114 | 15:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 15:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3314 | 15:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 16:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9251 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 16:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3115 | 16:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 16:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3315 | 16:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 17:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9255 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 17:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3116 | 17:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 17:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3316 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 18:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9259 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 18:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3117 | 18:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 18:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3317 | 18:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 19:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9263 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 19:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3118 | 19:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 19:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3318 | 19:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 20:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9267 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 20:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3119 | 20:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 20:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3319 | 20:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 21:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9271 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 0h53 | 21:42 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3120 | 21:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 21:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3320 | 21:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 22:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3121 | 22:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 22:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3321 | 22:32 Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 23:20 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3122 | 23:04 Brussels-Central | 0h49 | 23:53 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central run on average 15 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 41m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 3:49 |
Last train 22:53 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central 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 Antwerp-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels-Central to Antwerp-Central trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Antwerp-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Central 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: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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.
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