How to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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2h 23m

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from Antwerp to Amsterdam

How to get from Antwerp to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM2h15
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    10:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus2611
    3:40 AM2h25
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9415
    10:30 AM1h00
    Antwerp-Central
    11:30 AMSchiphol Airport
    $971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurocity Direct9531
    9:35 AM1h19
    Antwerp-Central
    10:54 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • EuroCity9231+NS International | IC Brussel1849
    11:38 AM2h06
    Antwerp-Berchem
    1:44 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurocity Direct9527
    8:35 AM1h19
    Antwerp-Central
    9:54 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM3h30
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    12:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM2h45
    Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage)
    2:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51111
    12:50 PM2h45
    Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    3:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam

There are plenty of ways to reach Amsterdam if you are coming from Antwerp, and any time of day is catered for. There are direct buses and trains between the two cities, although catching a Eurostar express will be easily the quickest route to Amsterdam. Flights are an option, although travelers will need to reach Brussels first, making the train a faster option.

Trains from Antwerp to Amsterdam | Buses from Antwerp to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Antwerp

Antwerp to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€9

2:10 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€35

1:12 h

1 Day Ahead

flight

€245

0:50 h

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What is the best way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Antwerp to Amsterdam depart from either Antwerp's Koningin Astridplein or Plantinkaai bus station and take just over 2 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Bus companies that travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam include Flixbus and Ouibus. Between 4-5 buses travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam per day, with the first bus departing Antwerp at 4:30 a.m.


Fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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Taking a direct flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam; however, when travel time from Antwerp to Brussels' airport is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Eurostar train is the fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. There is 1 high-speed Eurostar train departing from Antwerpen Centraal train station at 8:30 a.m. every morning. Eurostar trains take approximately 1:12 h to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Alternatively, SNCB Intercity trains depart from Antwerp 4 times per day and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Amsterdam-Centraal train station.


Most popular way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam


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Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam. Buses are almost as fast as taking a SNCB train for traveling from Antwerp to Amsterdam, while being €26 cheaper on average. Alternatively, the price and total travel time required make flying from Antwerp to Amsterdam an inconvienient option. While high-speed Eurostar trains are abount an hour faster than taking the bus, they are also significantly more expensive than SNCB trains which feature similar travel times.


How to get from Antwerp to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 60,67% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Antwerp to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Amsterdam:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Amsterdam costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Antwerp to Amsterdam is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 35 buses per day.
  • Around 34 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, De Lijn to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, EuroCity, Alibus, Regional, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 34 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 20 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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