Quickly to the city center
The earlier you book, the lower the price. The lowest fare from Amsterdam to Antwerp is € 21 with Intercity Brussels. These cheap tickets are for sale up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. If you book just before departure you will pay € 42 from Amsterdam; if you travel from a station closer to the border, you will pay less.
From the Randstad area you can travel quickly by train to Antwerp. During your trip, you’ll have all you need to able to relax in our comfortable seats. You can choose to make the journey with Intercity Brussels or Thalys. Choose which train to Antwerp meets your needs the best.
| Travel with Intercity Brussels | Travel with Thalys | Header | Header | Header |
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| No reservation required | Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium | Content | Content | Content |
| Flexibility with full-flex | Reserved seats | Content | Content | Content |
| Discount with your “NS abonnement” | Early booking = lowest prices | Content | Content | Content |
| Early bird tarief tickets when you book in advance* | Shortest travel time | Content | Content | Content |
| Route | Travel times | Transfers | Header | Header |
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| Schiphol - Antwerp | 1.33 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Antwerp | 1.58 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Amsterdam - Antwerp | 1.15 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Antwerp | 1.32 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Antwerp | 1.36 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Antwerp | 0.34 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Tickets issued from or to Antwerp are also valid in the regular trains from or to the stations in the Antwerp zone.
Which stations belong to Antwerp zone?
These Early Bird conditions apply from Sunday, June 11, 2023. Until then, conditions apply: on sale up to 7 days before departure and travel on any Intercity Brussels train on the chosen travel day.
For Intercity Brussels you can buy tickets from 180 days before departure. Up until 7 days before departure, you are able to buy our Early Bird tickets: tickets with a significant discount, especially when you travel on week days (Monday-Tuesday).
| Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
| Flex rate | € 41.40 | € 29.50 | € 11.60 | € 65.40 | € 45.80 | € 16.50 |
| Early Bird | € 20.50 | € 5.50 | € 28.50 | € 8.50 |
*Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Brussels, then the trip is cheaper.
Do you want to and can you book far in advance? Then choose the ticket with the lowest fare. The best rate for the price-conscious travellers. Please note: you will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket. If you want more flexibility, choose another rate.
Would you like tips for your visit to Antwerp? Check visitantwerp and you can read how you can discover the city. You will find information about all sights, events and you will receive great shopping tips.
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To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
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If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.
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Budget accommodation and unique places. We have the best tips for an overnight stay in Antwerp.
There are more than 40 museums in Antwerp. Read all about the 6 best ones.
Antwerp is bursting with delicious restaurants and there are so many places to choose from.
Zigzag through streets like Hopland and Schuttershofstraat, the trendy Kammenstraat and stately squares.
Antwerp Zoo allows you to discover almost 5,000 animals from all continents in a romantic and majestic zoo.
Antwerp has a lot of attractive and authentic shops. You can also find well-known brands in the Fashion District.
The big sights are not all in the centre and this way you can see a lot in a short time. Hire a bicycle or bring your own on the train.
Make the most of your visit to this child-friendly city with interesting museums, a wonderful zoo and great children's theatres.
Would you rather not travel very far for a great weekend getaway? Then Antwerp is for you. In the largest city in Flanders there is a broad range of things to do.
Antwerp is perfect for shopping, visiting museums and eating delicious cuisine. It's also easy and quick to reach by train! Book train and hotel now.