The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to Antwerp
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Antwerp will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Leiden to Antwerp you need to make at least one change.
3532+
923211:321h51Leiden Centraal13:23Antwerp-Berchem£261One-way1 change
3520+
92208:321h44Leiden Centraal10:16Antwerp-Central£261One-way1 change
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923211:321h44Leiden Centraal13:16Antwerp-Central£261One-way1 change
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92208:321h51Leiden Centraal10:23Antwerp-Berchem£261One-way1 change
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922810:321h51Leiden Centraal12:23Antwerp-Berchem£281One-way1 change
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93228:161h14Leiden Centraal9:30Antwerp-Central£711One-way1 change
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953211:021h24Leiden Centraal12:26Antwerp-Central£431One-way1 change
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95208:021h24Leiden Centraal9:26Antwerp-Central£431One-way1 change
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952810:021h24Leiden Centraal11:26Antwerp-Central£431One-way1 change
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95249:021h24Leiden Centraal10:26Antwerp-Central£431One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leiden to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Antwerp 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 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 105 km
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£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leiden to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to Antwerp trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2211+ 9310+ 2378 | 6:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h37 | 7:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
2211+ 9310+ 19710 | 6:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h25 | 7:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
2211+ 9310 | 6:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h15 | 7:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3512 · 1123+ 9212 | 6:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h49 | 8:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3512 · 1123+ 9212 | 6:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h42 | 8:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3123+ 9516 | 6:47 Leiden Centraal | 1h39 | 8:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3112+ 9516+ 5013 | 6:48 Leiden Centraal | 1h38 | 8:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9516+ 708+ 5013 | 6:48 Leiden Centraal | 1h52 | 8:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
3112+ 9516+ 2379+ 5013 | 6:48 Leiden Centraal | 2h04 | 8:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
2215+ 9316 | 7:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h15 | 8:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2215+ 9316+ 708 | 7:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h25 | 8:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
2215+ 9316+ 2379 | 7:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h37 | 8:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
3214+ 9216 | 7:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h52 | 9:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3214+ 9216 | 7:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h59 | 9:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3516 · 1127+ 9216 | 7:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h42 | 9:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3516 · 1127+ 9216 | 7:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h49 | 9:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3518+ 9520+ 2380 | 8:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h48 | 9:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
3518+ 9520+ 19714 | 8:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h36 | 9:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3518+ 9520 | 8:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h22 | 9:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2219+ 9322 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h15 | 9:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2219+ 9322+ 2380 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h37 | 9:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
2219+ 9322+ 19714 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h25 | 9:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3218+ 9220 | 8:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h59 | 10:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3218+ 9220 | 8:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h52 | 10:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h49 | 10:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h42 | 10:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3522+ 9524+ 2381 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h48 | 10:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
3522+ 9524+ 19734 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h36 | 10:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3522+ 9524 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 1h22 | 10:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2223+ 9428 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h15 | 10:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2223+ 9328+ 19734 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h25 | 10:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
2223+ 9328+ 2381 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h37 | 10:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
2223+ 9428+ 19734 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h25 | 10:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
2223+ 9428+ 2381 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h37 | 10:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
2223+ 9328 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 1h15 | 10:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3222+ 9224 | 9:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h52 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3222+ 9224 | 9:24 Leiden Centraal | 1h59 | 11:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224 | 9:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h42 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224 | 9:34 Leiden Centraal | 1h49 | 11:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden to Antwerp
Trains from Leiden to Antwerp run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Intercity, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Leiden to Antwerp trainsIntercity, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Leiden and Antwerp from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
EuroCity
NS International | IC Brussel
Eurostar
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.
Eurocity Direct
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Leiden to Antwerp train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leiden and Antwerp
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance.
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
- 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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