The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
8
Distance
326 km
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 £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp you need to make at least one change.
RE 19921 · IC 1749 · ICE 16 · IC 4512
S 8 · IC 1749 · ICE 16 · IC 4512
RE 19923 · IC 1747 · ICE 314 · IC 4514
S 8 · IC 1747 · ICE 314 · IC 4514
ICE 16 · IC 4512
ICE 16 · IC 4512
ICE 316 · IC 4510
ICE 16 · IC 4512
ICE 316 · IC 4510
RE 19921 · IC 1749 · ICE 16 · IC 4512Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £263.
Distance: 326 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£114 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £327 Average Price |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 920 · RE 10800 · 22604 · IC 3524 | On time 22:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h51 | 08:16 Antwerp-Central | 5 changes | |
ICE 920 · RE 26801 · S 8 · RE 20060 | On time 22:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h51 | 07:16 Antwerp-Central | 6 changes | |
ICE 920 · RE 10800 · 22604 · IC 3524 | On time 22:39 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 9h37 | 08:16 Antwerp-Central | 5 changes | |
ICE 920 · RE 26801 · S 8 · RE 20060 | On time 22:39 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 8h37 | 07:16 Antwerp-Central | 6 changes | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
ICE 316 · IC 4510 | On time 07:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h51 | 11:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
S 8 · IC 1749 · ICE 16 · IC 4512 | 07:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h36 | 13:06 Antwerp-Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 316 · IC 4510 | On time 07:30 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h36 | 11:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
RE 19921 · IC 1749 · ICE 16 · IC 4512 | On time 07:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h28 | 13:06 Antwerp-Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 16 · IC 4512 | On time 09:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h41 | 13:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
S 8 · IC 1747 · ICE 314 · IC 4514 | 09:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h36 | 15:06 Antwerp-Central | 3 changes | |
RE 19923 · IC 1747 · ICE 314 · IC 4514 | On time 09:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h28 | 15:06 Antwerp-Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 16 · IC 4512 | On time 09:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h25 | 13:06 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Antwerp train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Antwerp
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Hiroshi
- Genießertreff
- Urfa
- Pizzeria Charly Braun
- 25h
- Admiral Hotel
- Alexander am Zoo
- Hotel am Zoo
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Bier-Hannes
- Exenberger - Die Werkskantine
- Gastätte Campingplatz
- Armonia
- Hotel Mainstation
- Hotel Alfa
- McDonald's
- Rama V
- Curry Club
- Bella Mia
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- Mainhaus Stadthotel
- Hotel Ritter
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Sissi und Franz
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Hotel West an der Bockenheimer Warte
- Attaché
- Art-Hotel Robert Mayer
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- 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.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- 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)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
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