How to get from Antwerp to Brussels
- 43 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 41m
- 54 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
41m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
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 price and operators below come from a real route search.
43 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Sep 2558m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Sep 2541m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Antwerp to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. 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.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Antwerp to Brussels
FlixBus runs 54 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 54 | 00:10 | 23:59 |
| SNCBtrain | 40 | 00:11 | 14:05 |
| Airport Express + metrotrain | 48 | — | — |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Inter-airport shuttlebus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport Express + metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Antwerp to Brussels works
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.
Antwerp to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 41m by bus, with no transfer.
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.
How many bus departures a day are there from Antwerp to Brussels?
54 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Antwerp to Brussels leave from?
Antwerp Rooseveltplaats with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
40 a day with SNCB, between 00:11 and 14:05.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Antwerp to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport Express + metro.
Can you get from Antwerp to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Brussels?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026