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Train timetable info Brussels-Antwerp

Travel by train from Brussels to Antwerp. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Brussels at 5h 53m and the last at 18h 53m, allowing you to cover the 379 km distance in as little as 3h 37m.

Cheap train tickets Brussels Antwerp

How much does a train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Brussels to Antwerp take?

By train, allow an average of 3h 59m to complete the Brussels to Antwerp journey.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Brussels to Antwerp?

Allow 3h 37m to travel between Brussels and Antwerp on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Brussels to Antwerp each day?

9 trains complete the Brussels to Antwerp journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Brussels and Antwerp?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Brussels and Antwerp.

What is the distance between Brussels and Antwerp by train?

The distance by train between Brussels and Antwerp is approximately 379 km.

What time is the first train from Brussels to Antwerp?

Each day, the first Brussels to Antwerp train departs at 5h 53m.

What time is the last train from Brussels to Antwerp?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Brussels at 18h 53m.

To leave Brussels, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: BRUXELLES-MIDI / BRUSSEL-ZUID.

At Antwerp, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: ANTWERPEN-CENTRAAL.

Which train companies operate trains from Brussels to Antwerp?

You can complete your journey from Brussels to Antwerp on a Eurostar, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI train.

What services are offered on board?

If you choose TGV INOUI, you can travel with your pet, whose ticket is now at a fixed rate of 10 euros. Your pet travels either in a container with a maximum size of 45 x 30 x 25 cm, or on a lead and muzzled. Book your pet’s TGV INOUI ticket at the same time as yours by adding a pet when searching for tickets.

If you travel with Eurostar, you will enjoy spacious seats and power outlets on all trains. Savour the comfort in complete peace, we take care of the rest.

Cheap Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar train tickets

Find the best price for your Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket

Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Brussels – Antwerp journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

Fantastic deals for journeys to Antwerp

Check out our amazing train fare deals on SNCF Connect: take advantage of promos and the best-priced tickets in France and across Europe throughout the year.

Tickets and classes available on the Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar (Thalys) service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.

Eurostar Standard

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Antwerp from Brussels. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

  • Eurostar Standard seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Brussels to Antwerp. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

  • A comfy, wider seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A warm welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier

If you want to take a train between Brussels and Antwerp that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

  • A comfy, wider seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
  • 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
  • Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
  • Newspapers/magazines available via the app
  • Personalised welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)

Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.

Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey

How much luggage can I take on board the Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar train?

With the Eurostar to Antwerp from Brussels, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!

Taking a bike on the Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar

There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.

Can I travel with my pet on the Brussels - Antwerp Eurostar train?

Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:

  • Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
  • If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp?

The price of a Brussels – Antwerp train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp.

Price of a Brussels – Antwerp Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Brussels to Antwerp with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Brussels to Antwerp at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Brussels – Antwerp

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Brussels to Antwerp throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Brussels – Antwerp Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Brussels to Antwerp. For last-minute train tickets from Brussels to Antwerp, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Brussels to Antwerp and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Brussels - Antwerp. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Brussels - Antwerp

If you're travelling from Brussels to Antwerp, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Eurostar

Travel at top speeds from Brussels to Antwerp with Eurostar and enjoy a super-comfy trip: spacious seats, electrical outlets, onboard Wi-Fi and luggage storage without weight restrictions!

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Classes of rail companies serving Brussels - Antwerp

To travel from Brussels to Antwerp, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Eurostar

Travel from Brussels to Antwerp on board a Eurostar train and enjoy a comfy journey by choosing from one of the three classes according to your needs.

Eurostar Standard

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Plus

  • Spacious reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Premier

  • More spacious seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Meal served at your seat
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 3 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Access to Eurostar lounges
  • Tickets can be changed or refunded up to 48 hours before departure.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Brussels - Antwerp

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Brussels to Antwerp route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Eurostar

  • Online registration

    Are you going to London with Eurostar? Do not forget to check in online before boarding.

  • Wifi on board

    Enjoy free wifi on all Eurostar trains and all travel classes.

  • Onboard luggage

    One of the benefits of traveling on Eurostar is that there is no weight restriction for your luggage to London. For other Eurostar destinations, you can travel with a maximum of 2 bags per person.

    More information
  • A comfortable trip

    Spacious seats, electrical outlets, all the comfort you need for a peaceful trip.

    More information
  • Club Eurostar

    This loyalty program allows you to enjoy exclusive privileges and accumulate points redeemable for a variety of benefits.

  • At table

    You have access to the bar-car! What do we serve you today? You can choose from a wide selection.

  • Travelers with reduced mobility

    Onboard wheelchairs must respect the standards: 75 cm wide, 125 cm high, turning diameter: 150 cm.

Train timetables Brussels-Antwerp Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 53m 9h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9301
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9322
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 37m 11h 27m 4h 50m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9810
  • Lille Europe
  • 30 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7010
  • Paris Nord
  • 39 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9321
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
8h 53m 12h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9309
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9340
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
10h 53m 14h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9321
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9352
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
12h 22m 16h 30m 4h 08m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9329
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 50 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9364
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
13h 53m 17h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9339 - Eurostar 9439
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9370
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
15h 53m 19h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9351
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9382
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
16h 17m 21h 27m 5h 10m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Lille Europe
  • 21 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7060
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h11
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9381
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
18h 53m 22h 30m 3h 37m Eurostar
Booking
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9369
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
  • 20 min
  • Amsterdam Centraal
    Eurostar 9398
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal