How long does the journey from Brussels to Antwerp take by train?
The distance between Brussels and Antwerp is around 26 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 1 h 6 min. However, the fastest routes between Brussels and Antwerp take 28 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.
At what time of the day can I travel from Brussels to Antwerp?
The first departure of the night from Brussels to Antwerp leaves at 04:18, while the last journey sets out at 01:08. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Brussels and Antwerp. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.
Which stations are used when traveling from Brussels to Antwerp?
You will be able to leave Brussels by using stations such as Brux.-Chap/Brus.-Kap., Bruxelles-Midi, Brux.-/ Brus-Centr., Brux.-Nord/Brus.-Noord, Brux.-/ Brus.-Congr, BRUSSELS MIDI and Bruxelles Midi Brussel Zuid. These connect you to stations including Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Berchem / Antwerpen-Berchem, Anvers-Noorderdokken / Antwerpen-Noorderdokken, Sint-Mariaburg, Antwerpen-Luchtbal, Ekeren and Antwerpen in Antwerp. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Brussels or in Antwerp, for your convenience while traveling.
How many daily journeys are there from Brussels to Antwerp?
On average, there are 276 daily departures from Brussels to Antwerp. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 400 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include SNCB, SBB and Thalys, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 21 departures from Brussels which travel directly to Antwerp. There are 255 journeys with one change or more.
