The cheapest and fastest trains from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 18 Sept
66
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol Airport 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 Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 66 trains from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central, including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
956820:111h15Schiphol Airport21:26Antwerp-Central£281One-way0 changes
1828+
922810:221h54Schiphol Airport12:16Antwerp-Central£291One-way1 change
3532+
923211:142h02Schiphol Airport13:16Antwerp-Central£291One-way1 change
3552+
925216:142h02Schiphol Airport18:16Antwerp-Central£291One-way1 change
3544+
924414:142h02Schiphol Airport16:16Antwerp-Central£291One-way1 change
939821:271h03Schiphol Airport22:30Antwerp-Central£381One-way0 changes
938819:271h03Schiphol Airport20:30Antwerp-Central£761One-way0 changes
937617:271h03Schiphol Airport18:30Antwerp-Central£761One-way0 changes
939420:271h03Schiphol Airport21:30Antwerp-Central£471One-way0 changes
935213:271h03Schiphol Airport14:30Antwerp-Central£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Antwerp-Central take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £26 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 Eurocity Direct, Eurostar.
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
Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9376 | 17:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 18:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9476 | 17:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 18:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2458 · 1167+ 9256 | 17:42 Schiphol Airport | 1h34 | 19:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9560 | 18:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h14 | 19:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3560 · 1171+ 9260 | 18:16 Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 20:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9382 | 18:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 19:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2462 · 1171+ 9260 | 18:42 Schiphol Airport | 1h34 | 20:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9564 | 19:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h14 | 20:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3564+ 9264 | 19:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 21:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9388 | 19:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 20:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2466 · 1175+ 9264 | 19:42 Schiphol Airport | 1h34 | 21:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9568 | 20:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 21:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3568+ 9268 | 20:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 22:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1868+ 9268 | 20:22 Schiphol Airport | 1h54 | 22:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2470 · 1179+ 9268 | 20:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 22:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9572 | 21:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 22:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9398 | 21:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 22:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272 | 21:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 23:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
9512 | 6:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 7:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3512+ 9212 | 6:15 Schiphol Airport | 2h01 | 8:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1812+ 9410 | 6:21 Schiphol Airport | 1h09 | 7:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1812+ 9310 | 6:21 Schiphol Airport | 1h09 | 7:30 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9714 · 1123+ 9212 | 6:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 8:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9516 | 7:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 8:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3516+ 9216 | 7:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 9:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9916 | 7:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 8:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2418 · 1127+ 9216 | 7:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 9:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9520 | 8:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 9:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3520+ 9220 | 8:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 10:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9322 | 8:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 9:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2422 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 10:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9524 | 9:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 10:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3524+ 9224 | 9:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9328 | 9:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 10:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2426+ 9224+ 1135 | 9:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9528 | 10:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 11:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3528+ 9228 | 10:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 12:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1828+ 9228 | 10:22 Schiphol Airport | 1h54 | 12:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2430+ 9228+ 1139 | 10:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 12:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9532 | 11:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 12:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3532+ 9232 | 11:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 13:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9340 | 11:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 12:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 13:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9536 | 12:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 13:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3536+ 9236 | 12:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 14:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1836+ 9236 | 12:22 Schiphol Airport | 1h54 | 14:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2438 · 1147+ 9236 | 12:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 14:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9540 | 13:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 14:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3540+ 9240 | 13:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 15:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9352 | 13:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 14:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2442 · 1151+ 9240 | 13:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 15:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9544 | 14:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 15:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3544+ 9244 | 14:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 16:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
1844+ 9244 | 14:22 Schiphol Airport | 1h54 | 16:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
2446 · 1155+ 9244 | 14:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 16:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9548 | 15:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 16:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3548+ 9248 | 15:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 17:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9364 | 15:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 16:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
9464 | 15:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 16:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2450 · 1159+ 9248 | 15:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 17:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9552 | 16:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 17:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3552+ 9252 | 16:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 18:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
9370 | 16:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h03 | 17:30 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
2454 · 1163+ 9252 | 16:41 Schiphol Airport | 1h35 | 18:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9556 | 17:11 Schiphol Airport | 1h15 | 18:26 Antwerp-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
3556+ 9256 | 17:14 Schiphol Airport | 2h02 | 19:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central
Trains from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:02, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 55m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 3:02 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central trainsEurocity Direct, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Schiphol Airport and Antwerp-Central from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol Airport 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schiphol Airport and Antwerp-Central
Most Schiphol Airport to Antwerp-Central trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Schiphol Airport and Antwerp-Central train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Schiphol Airport from Amsterdam city centre
Schiphol Airport train station facilities and services
Schiphol Airport 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
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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