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Train Antwerp - Brussels from 5.60 €, cheap tickets

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41 km
30min
Train, TER, TGV, Thalys, Eurostar
121 trains / day

Prices of the next trains Antwerp - Brussels

Next SaturdayIn 1 month
Morning6 €11 €
Afternoon7 €11 €
Evening7 €11 €

SNCB, Intercity, EuroCity, IC make ticket prices from Antwerp to Brussels vary enormously, as they can be up to 33 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Saturday, 28 November, you will find the cheapest Antwerp-Brussels tickets starting at 5.60 €.

Train Antwerp Brussels in brief

Average price

19.83 €

Price range

5.60 € - 185.00 €

Fastest Antwerp-Brussels train

30min

Number of trains / day

121

With 30min, the train journey at Brussels will pass so quickly that you will hardly have time to watch your favourite series or film.

The distance between Antwerp and Brussels is 41 km and the average speed is 82 km/h.

The Antwerp-Brussels trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.

Antwerp - Brussels even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 3.16 € for 40min of trip.

Train price calendar Antwerp - Brussels

When is the train from Antwerp to Brussels cheapest?

By day of the week

The cheapest day is Sunday, with an average price of 10 €. The most expensive is Friday (16 € on average).

By time of day

Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 12 € on average, against 14 € in the morning.

Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.

How far ahead should you book your Antwerp - Brussels train?

Average price by days before departure

Booking 2 to 7 days before departure costs 9 € on average, against 14 € 31 to 60 days before departure: 36% less.

Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 24 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.

Train frequency between Antwerp and Brussels

On average, 127 departures a day link Antwerp to Brussels. 5 companies share the route.

By day of the week

The busiest day is Tuesday (153 departures on average), the quietest Sunday (91).

By time of day

Departures peak in the morning: 42 a day on average.

Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.

Observed prices: Antwerp to Brussels by train

Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Antwerp to Brussels costs 13 € on average, from 6 €.

Source: Kombo data, updated on .

Train or bus between Antwerp and Brussels?

The train connects Antwerp to Brussels in 30min with tickets from 6 €. The bus takes about 40min with tickets from 3 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.

Antwerp Brussels by bus: times and tickets

First and last train Antwerp Brussels.

First Train Antwerp - Brussels.

Departure at 04:54

Last Train Antwerp - Brussels

Departure at 23:29

Antwerp - Brussels train on average every

7 minutes

Which train companies for Antwerp to Brussels?

Rail connections between Antwerp and Brussels are provided by 8 companies :
  • SNCB
  • Thalys, the red train that links 4 European countries
  • Eurostar, the train going under the Channel
  • Eurocity Direct
  • Intercity
  • EuroCity
  • ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
  • Regionalzug

Save 97% on your Antwerp - Brussels trip :

SNCB
Min price: 5.60 €
Max price: 57.00 €
SNCB Antwerp Brussels
Intercity
Min price: 5.60 €
Max price: 56.40 €
Intercity Antwerp Brussels
EuroCity
Min price: 6.60 €
Max price: 34.20 €
EuroCity Antwerp Brussels
IC
Min price: 29.50 €
Max price: 185.00 €
IC Antwerp Brussels

How to travel at cheapest prices from Antwerp to Brussels

You can travel to Brussels from Antwerp from 6 euros. To find an even cheaper Antwerp Brussels train ticket, we suggest you should travel during off-peak periods. This will be during the day (middle) on weekdays, or very early in the morning or late in the evening. On weekends, Antwerp-Brussels train tickets are more expensive especially at the beginning of the weekend and on Sunday evenings. Finally, the closer the departure date, the higher the prices increases, especially in the event of heavy traffic. As you can see, the departure and arrival times for Antwerp - Brussels influence the prices of the trips. So you have to anticipate during weekends and holidays.

You can also buy train tickets Brussels-Antwerp in the other direction.

And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Antwerp-Brussels.

The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :

  • Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
  • Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
  • Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
  • Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
Our guides on cheap train tickets.

How to cancel my train tickets on Kombo

The advantage of booking with Kombo is that cancellations are very simple and fast. Thanks to your reservation number from your confirmation email, or directly via your customer account in the heading my tickets , you can find your tickets and cancel them .
We even prepared a guide for you to know how to cancel your train tickets easily

Departure stations at Antwerp

Your train to Brussels will depart from one of the following stations:
  • Antwerpen-Centraal

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  • Antwerpen-Berchem

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Destination stations in Brussels

Departing from Antwerp, trains for Brussels will arrive at one of the following stations:
  • Gare Bruxelles-Midi

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  • Gare Bruxelles Nord

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  • Bruxelles-Luxembourg

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