The cheapest and fastest trains from Vilvoorde to Antwerp
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vilvoorde to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilvoorde to Antwerp will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vilvoorde for Antwerp every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.


Live departures
Vilvoorde to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Vilvoorde to Antwerp trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:34 Vilvoorde | 0h42 | 09:16 Antwerp | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vilvoorde to Antwerp
Trains from Vilvoorde to Antwerp run on average 27 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 32m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Regional from Vilvoorde to Antwerp trainsPKP Intercity, Regional trains will get you between Vilvoorde and Antwerp from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vilvoorde to Antwerp train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilvoorde 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 Vilvoorde and Antwerp
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7, with access from Stationlei.
- Restaurant De Kuiper
- Bistro Vilvoorde
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel The Lodge Vilvoorde
- Campanile Hotel Brussels Vilvoorde
- Eurovolleycenter Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms 1-4
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Train: SNCB/NMBS services
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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