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Antwerp’s leading fine arts museum presents Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark restored building.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
113
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zwolle to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zwolle to Antwerp will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Zwolle to Antwerp you need to make at least 2 changes.
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9548Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwolle to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 185 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zwolle to Antwerp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
524 · 2024+ 9224 | 8:19 Zwolle station | 2h57 | 11:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
524 · 2024+ 9224 | 8:19 Zwolle station | 3h04 | 11:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3625+ 2582 | 8:20 Zwolle station | 3h57 | 12:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3625+ 2582 | 8:20 Zwolle station | 4h02 | 12:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
726+ 9528 | 8:46 Zwolle station | 2h40 | 11:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
726+ 2382+ 9528 | 8:46 Zwolle station | 3h06 | 11:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
726+ 9528+ 19716 | 8:46 Zwolle station | 2h54 | 11:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
626 · 2026+ 9528+ 19716 | 8:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 11:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
626 · 2026+ 9528+ 2382 | 8:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 11:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
626 · 2026+ 9528 | 8:49 Zwolle station | 2h37 | 11:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3627+ 9228 | 8:50 Zwolle station | 3h33 | 12:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3627+ 9228 | 8:50 Zwolle station | 3h26 | 12:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
528 · 2028+ 9228 | 9:19 Zwolle station | 2h57 | 12:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
528 · 2028+ 9228 | 9:19 Zwolle station | 3h04 | 12:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3629+ 2583 | 9:20 Zwolle station | 4h02 | 13:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
3629+ 2583 | 9:20 Zwolle station | 3h57 | 13:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
730+ 9532+ 2383 | 9:46 Zwolle station | 3h06 | 12:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
730+ 9532+ 19718 | 9:46 Zwolle station | 2h54 | 12:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
730+ 9532 | 9:46 Zwolle station | 2h40 | 12:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
630 · 2832+ 2383+ 9340 | 9:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 12:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
630 · 2030+ 9532 | 9:49 Zwolle station | 2h37 | 12:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
630 · 2832+ 9340+ 19718 | 9:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 12:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
630 · 2030+ 2383+ 9532 | 9:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 12:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
630 · 2030+ 9532+ 19718 | 9:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 12:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
3631+ 9232 | 9:50 Zwolle station | 3h33 | 13:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3631+ 9232 | 9:50 Zwolle station | 3h26 | 13:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
532 · 2032+ 9232 | 10:19 Zwolle station | 3h04 | 13:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
532 · 2032+ 9232 | 10:19 Zwolle station | 2h57 | 13:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
3633+ 2584 | 10:20 Zwolle station | 4h02 | 14:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
3633+ 2584 | 10:20 Zwolle station | 3h57 | 14:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
734+ 9536 | 10:46 Zwolle station | 2h40 | 13:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
734+ 2384+ 9536 | 10:46 Zwolle station | 3h06 | 13:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
734+ 9536+ 19720 | 10:46 Zwolle station | 2h54 | 13:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
634 · 2034+ 9536 | 10:49 Zwolle station | 2h37 | 13:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
634 · 2034+ 9536+ 2384 | 10:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 13:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
634 · 2034+ 9536+ 19720 | 10:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 13:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
3635+ 9236 | 10:50 Zwolle station | 3h26 | 14:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
3635+ 9236 | 10:50 Zwolle station | 3h33 | 14:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
536 · 2036+ 9236 | 11:19 Zwolle station | 2h57 | 14:16 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
536 · 2036+ 9236 | 11:19 Zwolle station | 3h04 | 14:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
3637+ 2585 | 11:20 Zwolle station | 4h02 | 15:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
3637+ 2585 | 11:20 Zwolle station | 3h57 | 15:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
738+ 9540 | 11:46 Zwolle station | 2h40 | 14:26 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
738+ 2385+ 9540 | 11:46 Zwolle station | 3h06 | 14:52 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
738+ 9540+ 19736 | 11:46 Zwolle station | 2h54 | 14:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
638 · 2840+ 9352+ 19736 | 11:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 14:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
638 · 2840+ 2385+ 9352 | 11:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 14:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
638 · 2038+ 9540+ 2385 | 11:49 Zwolle station | 3h03 | 14:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
638 · 2038+ 9540 | 11:49 Zwolle station | 2h37 | 14:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
638 · 2038+ 9540+ 19736 | 11:49 Zwolle station | 2h51 | 14:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
3639+ 9240 | 11:50 Zwolle station | 3h33 | 15:23 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
3639+ 9240 | 11:50 Zwolle station | 3h26 | 15:16 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
9088 · 4308+ 9512+ 19710 | 0:07 Zwolle station | 7h33 | 7:40 Antwerp-Berchem | 3 changes | |
9088 · 4308+ 9512 | 0:07 Zwolle station | 7h19 | 7:26 Antwerp-Central | 2 changes | |
9088 · 4308+ 9512+ 2378 | 0:07 Zwolle station | 7h45 | 7:52 Antwerp-South | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Zwolle to Antwerp run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Antwerp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Antwerp trip today.
Antwerp’s leading fine arts museum presents Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark restored building.
Rubens’s former home and studio explores the painter’s life, art and network in a historic city residence.
A museum on Antwerp’s port, trade and global links, with varied exhibitions and a rooftop view over the city.
A grand 19th-century station admired for its vast hall, ironwork and stone detailing; a key arrival point and sight.
A broad riverside route and renewed quays area, ideal for walking, skyline views and watching life on the Scheldt.
A narrow historic lane lined with small almshouses and a chapel, offering a quiet glimpse of old Antwerp.
A flaky Antwerp biscuit or pastry scented with butter and almonds, often shaped by hand. It is a long-standing local speciality strongly tied to the city’s baking tradition.
A deep amber abbey-style beer from Antwerp, brewed since the early 20th century. It is one of the city’s signature drinks and a staple in local cafés.
A rich beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer and bread. It is a classic Flemish comfort dish commonly eaten across Antwerp.
Elegant dining room focused on refined Belgian cooking and seafood, with a polished but welcoming atmosphere close to the Scheldt.
Traditional Belgian brasserie serving mussels, meat stews and seasonal classics in an old-world dining room popular in the historic centre.
Historic café and restaurant known for De Koninck beer, classic Flemish dishes and a lively traditional Antwerp atmosphere near the cathedral.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Antwerpen-Centraal -> Grote Markt, Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwolle 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.

Most Zwolle to Antwerp trains use the Zwolle to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Zwolle and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zwolle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Librije, Restaurant Poppe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zwolle. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zwolle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zwolle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zwolle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwolle: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch, Hotel Lumen Zwolle, Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes.
Zwolle Stadshagen is 3 km from Zwolle city centre. Public transport options include:
Zwolle Stadshagen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Ticket office support is available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Available at Zwolle Stadshagen: Parking.
Available at Zwolle Stadshagen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwolle Stadshagen.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
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 storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
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