When travelling from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp, you have three different transfer options, the train, a bus or a taxi. Taking a Brussels airport taxi is both quick and convenient, but not your cheapest option. Your journey will take around 36 minutes in light traffic and will cost approximately 120€, depending on your exact destination in Antwerp. The train is a much more economical option as tickets cost 11.80€ one-way, and the journey will take 31 minutes. Your final transfer option is to take the Airport Express Bus which takes 45 minutes and costs just 10€ one-way.
4 options to go from Brussels Airport to city center
Alongside the official taxi rank, there are also many private transfer taxi companies located inside the arrivals hall. It's best to pass these by and head outside as they have many hidden fees and extra costs.
There are two different stops for the Airport Express bus, one at the main bus station and one at Crowne Plaza which is optional and must be requested.
The Antwerp Central Station itself is worth visiting as it was recently named "the fourth most beautiful train station in the world" by American magazine Newsweek.
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How to get from Brussels airport to Antwerp by taxi
Taking a Brussels airport taxi from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is a highly convenient and fast transfer choice. The journey shouldn’t take more than 36 minutes in light to normal traffic. Taxis at Brussels airport don’t have a flat rate fee to Antwerp, instead, they charge using a taximeter based on distance, which will be around 120€.
Taxi fare from Brussels airport to Antwerp
Taxis at Brussels (BRU) airport aren’t charged using a fixed rate fee, they have taximeters that measure the cost based on distance. Your final price will depend on the level of traffic and the exact location of your accommodation in Antwerp but will cost around 120€.
Where do I get it from?
Taxis can be found lined up just outside of the arrivals hall exit doors. Keep in mind that taxis at Brussels airport don’t have a uniform look or colour as they are owned by many different companies.
Convenience
Unlike the other transfer options, taxis are available 24/7 at Brussels (BRU) airport, so even if you land in the dead of night, you’ll be able to jump in a taxi and head directly to your accommodation in Antwerp.
Useful Tips
Most drivers speak English, but not all of them. Be sure to have your accommodation address written down or the ability to show it on a map.
Be sure to carry cash in Euros as most drivers can't accept card payments.
As all taxis are owned by different companies, some may have a higher base fee than others.
How to get from Brussels airport to Antwerp by bus
Brussels (BRU) offers a direct Airport Express bus to Antwerp once an hour. The bus journey takes 45 minutes in light traffic and a one-way ticket costs just 10€, making it the cheapest transportation option.
How much is the bus from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
A one-way ticket from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is 10€. You can only purchase your ticket in cash, directly from the driver on the bus, so be sure to carry change in Euros.
Cost
10€
Trip Duration
45 Min.
There's a waiting time of 60 minutes.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
The Airport Express bus is available from 04:00 to 00:00.
Where do I get it from?
You can find the Airport Express bus stop on Level 0 of the arrivals hall. Simply walk on over to stop D and take a seat while you wait for your bus to arrive.
Convenience
Not only is the Airport Express bus the cheapest transfer option, but it’s also extremely comfortable, has ample luggage space below and even provides working areas for laptops and tablets.
Timetables
Airport Express Bus timetable
Useful Tips
Be sure to carry cash in Euros as the driver doesn't accept card payments.
If you wish to stop in Antwerp Crowne Plaza, let your driver know as you enter the bus.
How to get from Brussels airport to Antwerp by train
A direct train runs from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp every 30 minutes. The journey will take 31 minutes and costs 11.80€ for a one-way ticket. Taking the train is a quick transfer option for those on a budget.
How much is the train from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
A one-way ticket from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is 11.80€. You can purchase your ticket online in advance or from the automatic ticket machines found in the Brussels Airport Train Station.
Cost
11.80€
Trip Duration
31 Min.
There's a waiting time of 30 minutes.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
Trains are available from Brussels airport to Antwerp from 00:02 to 23:41.
Where do I get it from?
The Brussels Airport Train Station is located on Level -1. You can access the train station through the second level of the arrivals hall or the third level of the departures hall.
Convenience
Trains from Brussels (BRU) airport run frequently and get you to Antwerp quicker than any other transfer option. However, you will need to manoeuvre through the train stations with your luggage and find a secondary mode of transportation to get to your hotel from Antwerp train station.
Useful Tips
If you have heavy luggage you may want to find a cabin with a secure luggage rack.
If you purchase your tickets in advance be sure to print them on plain paper so the QR scanners can read them to give you access to the train platforms.
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How much is a taxi from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
Taxis at Brussels (BRU) airport don’t have a flat rate fee to Antwerp, instead, they charge using a taximeter based on distance. Your exact destination in Antwerp will change the price, but it will be approximately 120€.
How do I get from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
You have three different transfer options from Brussels airport to Antwerp, taxi, bus and train. A taxi takes 36 minutes and costs around 120€, the direct train takes 31 minutes and costs 11.80€ one-way, while the direct Airport Express bus costs just 10€ one-way and takes 45 minutes.
Is there a bus from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
Yes, there is a direct bus that runs from Brussels airport to Antwerp every hour. The bus takes 45 minutes to reach Antwerp’s main bus station and costs 10€ one-way.
Taking a Brussels airport taxi from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is a highly convenient and fast transfer choice. The journey shouldn’t take more than 36 minutes in light to normal traffic. Taxis at Brussels airport don’t have a flat rate fee to Antwerp, instead, they charge using a taximeter based on distance, which will be around 120€.
Taxi fare from Brussels airport to Antwerp
Taxis at Brussels (BRU) airport aren’t charged using a fixed rate fee, they have taximeters that measure the cost based on distance. Your final price will depend on the level of traffic and the exact location of your accommodation in Antwerp but will cost around 120€.
Where do I get it from?
Taxis can be found lined up just outside of the arrivals hall exit doors. Keep in mind that taxis at Brussels airport don’t have a uniform look or colour as they are owned by many different companies.
Convenience
Unlike the other transfer options, taxis are available 24/7 at Brussels (BRU) airport, so even if you land in the dead of night, you’ll be able to jump in a taxi and head directly to your accommodation in Antwerp.
Useful Tips
Book a trusted, English-speaking driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular taxi
Learn moreBrussels (BRU) offers a direct Airport Express bus to Antwerp once an hour. The bus journey takes 45 minutes in light traffic and a one-way ticket costs just 10€, making it the cheapest transportation option.
How much is the bus from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
A one-way ticket from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is 10€. You can only purchase your ticket in cash, directly from the driver on the bus, so be sure to carry change in Euros.
The Airport Express bus is available from 04:00 to 00:00.
Where do I get it from?
You can find the Airport Express bus stop on Level 0 of the arrivals hall. Simply walk on over to stop D and take a seat while you wait for your bus to arrive.
Convenience
Not only is the Airport Express bus the cheapest transfer option, but it’s also extremely comfortable, has ample luggage space below and even provides working areas for laptops and tablets.
Timetables
Airport Express Bus timetable
Useful Tips
A direct train runs from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp every 30 minutes. The journey will take 31 minutes and costs 11.80€ for a one-way ticket. Taking the train is a quick transfer option for those on a budget.
How much is the train from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
A one-way ticket from Brussels (BRU) airport to Antwerp is 11.80€. You can purchase your ticket online in advance or from the automatic ticket machines found in the Brussels Airport Train Station.
Trains are available from Brussels airport to Antwerp from 00:02 to 23:41.
Where do I get it from?
The Brussels Airport Train Station is located on Level -1. You can access the train station through the second level of the arrivals hall or the third level of the departures hall.
Convenience
Trains from Brussels (BRU) airport run frequently and get you to Antwerp quicker than any other transfer option. However, you will need to manoeuvre through the train stations with your luggage and find a secondary mode of transportation to get to your hotel from Antwerp train station.
Useful Tips
Sedan up to 4 passengers
€47Starting from 11.8 EUR / passenger
Minivan up to 8 passengers
€66Starting from 8.3 EUR / passenger
Minibus up to 8 passengers
€87Starting from 10.9 EUR / passenger
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
Taxis at Brussels (BRU) airport don’t have a flat rate fee to Antwerp, instead, they charge using a taximeter based on distance. Your exact destination in Antwerp will change the price, but it will be approximately 120€.
How do I get from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
You have three different transfer options from Brussels airport to Antwerp, taxi, bus and train. A taxi takes 36 minutes and costs around 120€, the direct train takes 31 minutes and costs 11.80€ one-way, while the direct Airport Express bus costs just 10€ one-way and takes 45 minutes.
Is there a bus from Brussels airport to Antwerp?
Yes, there is a direct bus that runs from Brussels airport to Antwerp every hour. The bus takes 45 minutes to reach Antwerp’s main bus station and costs 10€ one-way.
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