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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£32

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£86

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

3 h 18 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

3 h 21 m

Trains on 17 Sept

Distance

326 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp you need to make at least one change.

IC 60402 · ICE 312
3:295h29
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
8:58Antwerp-Central
£321One-way
1 change
IC 60402 · ICE 312
3:115h47
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
8:58Antwerp-Central
£341One-way
1 change
ICE 926 · ICE 310
11:594h58
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
16:57Antwerp-Central
£491One-way
1 change
ICE 610 · ICE 310
13:103h47
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
16:57Antwerp-Central
£511One-way
1 change
ICE 18 · IC 4508
6:483h19
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
10:07Antwerp-Central
£541One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £231.

Distance: 326 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Flight	Driving
£87 Average Price	£29 Average Price Cheapest	£231 Average Price	£57 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp:

A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp costing on average £87.

A coach is £202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp costing on average £231.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

Coach takes on average 7h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp including taking a train, coach and flight.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 54m sooner (3h 49m by train vs 4h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £57 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.

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.

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 18 · IC 4508	On time 6:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h33	10:07 Antwerp-Central	1 change
IC 2441 · ICE 316 · IC 4510	On time 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	5h23	12:06 Antwerp-Central	2 changes
ICE 18 · IC 4508	On time 6:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h19	10:07 Antwerp-Central	1 change
IC 2441 · ICE 316 · IC 4510	On time 6:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h08	12:06 Antwerp-Central	2 changes
S8 · IC 2049 · ICE 16 · IC 4512	8:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h36	14:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 316 · IC 4510	On time 8:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h33	12:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
4491 · IC 2049 · ICE 16 · IC 4512	8:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	5h28	14:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 316 · IC 4510	On time 8:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h18	12:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
S8 · IC 2047 · ICE 314 · IC 4514	10:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h36	16:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 16 · IC 4512	On time 10:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h32	14:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
4493 · IC 2047 · ICE 314 · IC 4514	10:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	5h28	16:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 16 · IC 4512	On time 10:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h18	14:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
ICE 926 · ICE 310	On time 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h58	16:57 Antwerp-Central	1 change
S8 · IC 2045 · ICE 14 · IC 4516	12:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h36	18:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 314 · IC 4514	On time 12:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h32	16:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
4495 · IC 2045 · ICE 14 · IC 4516	12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	5h28	18:06 Antwerp-Central	3 changes
ICE 314 · IC 4514	On time 12:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h18	16:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
ICE 722 · 10270 · ICE 310	On time 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h49	16:57 Antwerp-Central	2 changes
ICE 610 · ICE 310	On time 13:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h47	16:57 Antwerp-Central	1 change
ICE 722 · 10270 · ICE 310	On time 13:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h35	16:57 Antwerp-Central	2 changes
ICE 14 · IC 4516	On time 14:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3h32	18:06 Antwerp-Central	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp

Germany

Belgium

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 3h 18m.

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 £19

Distance

326 km

Average train duration

3h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£49

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 18m

First train

0:22

Last train

23:52

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £19

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Deutsche Bahn Duration

3h 18m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price

£49

Deutsche Bahn frequency

8 a day

Luggage included

Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves

Luggage storage

Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?

Refund

If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Seat reservation

Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.

Pets

Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.

Quiet zone

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration

3h 32m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price

£63

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency

7 a day

Complete guide to Antwerp

Things to do in Antwerp

Discover the best of Antwerp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Antwerp trip today.

Must visit

KMSKA

Antwerp’s leading fine arts museum presents Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark restored building.

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Must visit

Rubenshuis

Rubens’s former home and studio explores the painter’s life, art and network in a historic city residence.

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Must visit

MAS

A museum on Antwerp’s port, trade and global links, with varied exhibitions and a rooftop view over the city.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €25-40 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.

FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £87.

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp covers a distance of 326 km and takes approximately 3h 18m. Trains run 9 per day.

The train distance from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp is 326 km.

The first train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp leaves at 0:22.

The last train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp departs at 23:52.

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp run approximately 9 times per day.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp.

To get from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

There is no night train service from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp.

The train station in Frankfurt am Main that goes to Antwerp is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, and it arrives at Antwerp-Central.

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp is by coach, costing approximately £19.

Booking trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the scenic Rhine Valley, charming countryside, and quaint towns along the way.

A day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 18m. However, there are 10 trains per day covering the distance of 326 km.

In Antwerp, you can visit the vibrant Grote Markt, explore the trendy Zurenborg neighbourhood, and take a scenic walk along the Scheldt River. Discover the lively Meir shopping street and relax at the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum. Key sights include the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo, Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Antwerp Central Station, and Rubenshuis.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Antwerp, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Antwerp Zoo, and the MAS Museum, as well as to enjoy the vibrant local culture and cuisine.

Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp

Most Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Arrival train stations in Antwerp

Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Antwerp leave from?

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp leave from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The station is 2 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre at Im Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~51 min

BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min

Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · £3 · every ~38 min

SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · £3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

More about Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · £2

Trn · 12m · £3

S8, S9 · 19m · £3 · every ~5 min

BusS8e · 28m · £5

X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min

61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.