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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 78 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Antwerp:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Antwerp costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £18 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.
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.
How to get to Antwerp from Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Antwerp are Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Mechelen and Leuven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Antwerp on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Mechelen is a compact Flemish city known for St Rumbold's Tower, handsome squares and canals. Its Burgundian past, historic churches and relaxed café culture give it a cultured but easy-going character.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Antwerp:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Antwerp costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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