How to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rotterdam to Antwerp by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 79 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 44m
- 49 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 05:50, last at 23:05
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
44m
direct
Train
€25
Cheapest
1h 15m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Antwerp. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 79 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
79 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 1h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 1h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 291h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 291h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Antwerp: 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.
- 1Rotterdam → Antwerpbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Rotterdam to Antwerp
FlixBus runs 49 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 49 | 05:50 | 23:05 |
| NS Inttrain | 40 | 06:42 | 21:10 |
| SNCBtrain | 16 | 07:10 | 22:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:20
- 06:50
- 06:55
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 10:10
- 10:20
- 10:55
- 11:05
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:55
- 12:30
- 13:40
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:15
- 15:55
- 16:40
- 16:55
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:20
- 17:30
- 17:55
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 18:55
- 19:25
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:05
All departures NS Int
- 06:42
- 06:57
- 07:10
- 07:42
- 07:58
- 08:10
- 08:42
- 09:10
- 09:42
- 10:10
- 10:28
- 10:42
- 11:10
- 11:42
- 12:10
- 12:28
- 12:42
- 13:10
- 13:42
- 14:10
- 14:42
- 14:58
- 15:10
- 15:28
- 15:42
- 16:10
- 16:42
- 16:58
- 17:10
- 17:42
- 17:58
- 18:10
- 18:42
- 18:58
- 19:10
- 19:42
- 19:58
- 20:10
- 20:42
- 21:10
All departures SNCB
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 09:10
- 10:10
- 11:10
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 14:10
- 15:10
- 16:10
- 17:10
- 18:10
- 19:10
- 20:10
- 21:10
- 22:10
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 Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Antwerp works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
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Rotterdam to Antwerp: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:50 and the last at 23:05, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
Routavio's timetable check shows 49 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 05:50 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Antwerp leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 06:42 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with NS Int, between 06:42 and 21:10.
How far is Antwerp from Rotterdam?
About 79 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Antwerp cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Antwerp?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Antwerp without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp?
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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026