How to Get from Antwerp to Brussels
Antwerp to Brussels is 43 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 20m by bus. The trip takes 3h 51m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Antwerp to Brussels by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
- 55 train departures a day with SNCB
- First train at 00:11, last at 14:05
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Antwerp to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 41m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 43 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
43 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 3h 51m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €3Omio catalogue, Nov 10 | 20mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
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- Train€26Our estimate, not a fare we saw3h 51m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€3Omio catalogue, Nov 1020m · directFastestSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Antwerp to Brussels: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Antwerp → Brussels Zaventembus
FlixBus·41m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Antwerp to Brussels
SNCB runs 55 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:11 and the last at 14:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCBtrain | 55 | 00:11 | 14:05 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 00:10 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Airport Express + metrotrain | · | · | · |
| Airport shuttle busbus | · | · | · |
| Inter-airport shuttlebus | · | · | · |
| Local busbus | · | · | · |
All departures SNCB
- 00:11
- 00:17
- 04:39
- 04:54
- 05:02
- 05:03
- 05:05
- 05:06
- 05:39
- 05:53
- 06:05
- 06:25
- 06:39
- 06:54
- 07:05
- 07:06
- 07:25
- 07:39
- 07:54
- 08:05
- 08:06
- 08:19
- 08:25
- 08:39
- 08:54
- 08:56
- 09:05
- 09:19
- 09:25
- 09:39
- 09:54
- 09:56
- 10:05
- 10:19
- 10:25
- 10:39
- 10:54
- 11:05
- 11:19
- 11:25
- 11:39
- 11:54
- 12:05
- 12:19
- 12:25
- 12:39
- 12:54
- 13:05
- 13:19
- 13:39
- 13:54
- 14:05
All departures FlixBus
- 00:10
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 03:10
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 05:50
- 06:40
- 06:50
- 07:10
- 07:40
- 07:50
- 08:10
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 10:40
- 11:20
- 11:40
- 11:55
- 12:40
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 15:40
- 16:10
- 16:40
- 16:50
- 17:10
- 17:20
- 17:40
- 17:50
- 18:20
- 18:50
- 19:10
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:50
- 21:59
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 22:59
- 23:10
- 23:59
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 12:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
FlixBusAntwerp-Brussels ZaventemBook →City transitAntwerp-AntwerpSee live options and dates →Local busAntwerp Airport-LeuvenBook →
SNCBLeuven-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, SNCB.
How the Trip from Antwerp to Brussels Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Antwerp to Brussels Zaventem, about 41 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 41 min, direct, no transfers.
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Antwerp to Brussels: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Brussels?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 41m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Antwerp to Brussels?
The first train with SNCB leaves at 00:11 and the last at 14:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Antwerp to Brussels?
Routavio's timetable check shows 55 train departures a day with SNCB, between 00:11 and 14:05.
When is the first bus from Antwerp to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:59, from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Antwerp to Brussels leave from?
Antwerp Rooseveltplaats with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Brussels from Antwerp?
About 43 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Antwerp to Brussels cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €5. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Antwerp to Brussels?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, SNCB.
Can you get from Antwerp to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Brussels?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, SNCB
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026