The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Rotterdam will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $32.
Of the 48 trains that leave Antwerp for Rotterdam every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Antwerp to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 coach costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 78 km
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Live departures
Antwerp to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9301 | 5:28 am Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 6:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2357+ 9219+ 1128 | 7:20 am Antwerp-South | 1h54 | 9:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
7283+ 9303 | 7:20 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h42 | 8:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2928+ 9527 | 7:24 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h53 | 8:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9303 | 7:30 am Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 8:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9527 | 7:35 am Antwerp-Central | 0h42 | 8:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2558+ 9309 | 7:37 am Antwerp-South | 1h25 | 9:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9219+ 1128 | 7:38 am Antwerp-Berchem | 1h36 | 9:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9219+ 1128 | 7:45 am Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 9:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2558+ 4208+ 9309 | 7:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h12 | 9:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2558+ 2929+ 9531 | 7:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h27 | 9:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
1757+ 9309 | 8:17 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 9:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2358+ 9223+ 1132 | 8:20 am Antwerp-South | 1h54 | 10:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2929+ 9531 | 8:24 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h53 | 9:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9309 | 8:30 am Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 9:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9531 | 8:35 am Antwerp-Central | 0h42 | 9:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2559+ 9415 | 8:37 am Antwerp-South | 1h25 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2559+ 9315 | 8:37 am Antwerp-South | 1h25 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9223+ 1132 | 8:38 am Antwerp-Berchem | 1h36 | 10:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9223+ 1132 | 8:45 am Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 10:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2559+ 2930+ 9535 | 8:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h27 | 10:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2559+ 4209+ 9315 | 8:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h12 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
1758+ 9415 | 9:17 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
1758+ 9315 | 9:17 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2359+ 9227+ 1136 | 9:20 am Antwerp-South | 1h54 | 11:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2930+ 9535 | 9:24 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h53 | 10:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9415 | 9:30 am Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9315 | 9:30 am Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 10:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2560+ 2236 | 9:37 am Antwerp-South | 2h01 | 11:38 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9227+ 1136 | 9:38 am Antwerp-Berchem | 1h36 | 11:14 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2560+ 4210+ 9321 | 9:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h12 | 11:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2560+ 2931+ 9539 | 9:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h27 | 11:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
1759+ 9321 | 10:17 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 11:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2360+ 9231+ 1140 | 10:20 am Antwerp-South | 1h54 | 12:14 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2931+ 9539 | 10:24 am Antwerp-Berchem | 0h53 | 11:17 am Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9321 | 10:30 am Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 11:02 am Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2561+ 9543 | 10:37 am Antwerp-South | 1h40 | 12:17 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9231+ 1140 | 10:38 am Antwerp-Berchem | 1h36 | 12:14 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2561+ 2932+ 9543 | 10:50 am Antwerp-South | 1h27 | 12:17 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
9329 | 12:00 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 12:32 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9339 | 1:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 2:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9351 | 3:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 4:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9363 | 5:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 6:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9463 | 5:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 6:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9369 | 6:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 7:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9375 | 7:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 8:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9381 | 8:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 9:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9387 | 9:30 pm Antwerp-Central | 0h32 | 10:02 pm Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Trains from Antwerp to Rotterdam run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $8 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 32m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper from Antwerp to Rotterdam trainsNS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper trains will get you between Antwerp and Rotterdam from $8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Antwerp to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Rotterdam
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1.
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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