The average train between Antwerp and Ruhr takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp to Ruhr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Antwerp and Ruhr. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ruhr at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Antwerp to Ruhr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Antwerp station and arriving at Ruhr station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Antwerp to Ruhr train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Ruhr train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Antwerp and Ruhr is 163.4 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Duisburg Ruhrort Bahnhof via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 5m.