--- title: "Trains from Antwerp to Brussels | EveryRail" description: "Antwerp to Brussels by train takes about 45 minutes on frequent direct SNCB InterCity trains, with a choice of three central Brussels stations." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/antwerp-to-brussels/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Belgium]()Antwerp to Brussels by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Belgium]()Antwerp to Brussels by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Antwerp to Brussels by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Brussels]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Antwerp to Brussels by train Antwerp to Brussels by train takes about 45 minutes on frequent direct SNCB InterCity trains, with a choice of three central Brussels stations. ![View of Brussels, Belgium]() Origin [Antwerp]() Destination [Brussels]() Country [Belgium]() [Antwerp]() and [Brussels]() are about 45 minutes apart by direct [SNCB]() InterCity train, with services running throughout the day and no seat reservation to book. ## Antwerp to Brussels by train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Direct service | Yes, direct InterCity trains, no change needed | | Typical journey time | About 45 minutes | | Frequency | Around 71 trains a day, including about 19 during peak hours | | Main departure station | Antwerpen-Centraal (also Antwerpen-Berchem) | | Arrival stations in Brussels | Brussels-Noord, Brussels-Centraal, Brussels-Zuid/Midi, all on the same train, a few minutes apart | | Reservation | Not required on domestic SNCB trains | | Fare | Distance-based Standard fare; Train+ caps 2nd class at EUR 14 per journey | These are indicative figures from SNCB's own route information for this corridor. Check the exact departure time and platform for your train before you travel, since the Belgian timetable changes each December. ## Choosing your Brussels station Most direct Antwerp trains cross Brussels on the North-South Junction, calling first at Brussels-Noord, then Brussels-Centraal about eight minutes later, then Brussels-Zuid/Midi a further four minutes after that, all on the same train. You are not choosing between different trains here, only between which stop to get off at. Get off at Brussels-Noord for the northern business district around the WTC towers. Get off at Brussels-Centraal for the historic centre; it is a few minutes' walk from the Grand-Place. Get off at Brussels-Zuid/Midi if you are continuing onto Eurostar, TGV, or another international service, or if your destination is in the south of the city. Booking tools sometimes just show "Brussels" as the destination. Open the train details before you pay and confirm which of the three stations your ticket actually names, then get off there rather than riding on to the terminus out of habit. ## The Antwerp end: Centraal or Berchem Most travellers should board at Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp's main station and the stop closest to the city centre. The train's next stop after Centraal is Antwerpen-Berchem, a smaller station with fewer facilities; board there instead only if you are starting from southern Antwerp or already changing onto another line. ## Eurostar and other international trains on this corridor Eurostar, formerly Thalys, also runs through here on its Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, and Paris route, but it stops only at Antwerpen-Centraal and Brussels-Zuid/Midi, not at Brussels-Centraal or Brussels-Noord. Eurostar needs a compulsory paid reservation that can sell out, and it costs more than the domestic InterCity. It also stops at just one of the three Brussels stations. The InterCity needs no reservation, runs far more often, and can put you closer to where you are actually going. For this hop alone, Eurostar is not worth choosing over the regular train. ## Tickets and rail passes SNCB's Standard fare for this route is calculated by distance, and tickets bought for travel on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays get an automatic 30% discount. If you make this trip often, the Train+ card is usually the better deal: it costs EUR 6 a month or EUR 48 a year, adds a 40% discount during off-peak hours plus a further 40% at weekends, and caps every 2nd class journey at EUR 14 regardless of distance or time of day. Interrail and Eurail pass holders can use domestic SNCB InterCity trains on this route on any travel day of their pass, with no seat reservation and no extra fee. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Eurostar]() Eurostar is an international high-speed rail operator connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCB]() SNCB is Belgium’s national railway operator, offering domestic and international train services with flexible ticket options, including youth and senior discounts. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Brussels [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Brussels**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Antwerp to Brussels take? About 45 minutes on the direct SNCB InterCity service, according to SNCB's own route information for this corridor. Treat this as a typical figure rather than a promise for every departure, and check the exact journey time for your train when you book. ### Which Brussels station should I use for Antwerp trains? Direct Antwerp trains call at all three central Brussels stations on the same journey: Brussels-Noord first, then Brussels-Centraal about eight minutes later, then Brussels-Zuid/Midi a further four minutes after that. Choose Brussels-Centraal for the historic centre, Brussels-Zuid/Midi if you are connecting onto Eurostar or another international train, and Brussels-Noord for the northern business district. Confirm the exact station on your ticket before you pay, since booking tools sometimes just show "Brussels". ### Do I need to reserve a seat for the Antwerp to Brussels train? No. Domestic SNCB InterCity trains on this route do not require or offer seat reservations, and Interrail or Eurail pass holders can board them without booking ahead. Eurostar, which also touches this corridor, is the exception and needs a paid reservation. ### How often do trains run between Antwerp and Brussels? SNCB counts around 71 trains a day on this corridor, including about 19 during peak hours, all running as a direct service with no change needed. ### Is it worth taking Eurostar between Antwerp and Brussels instead of a regular train? Not for this hop on its own. Eurostar reaches only Antwerpen-Centraal and Brussels-Zuid/Midi. Its reservation is compulsory, can sell out, and costs more than the regular InterCity fare. 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