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How to get fromAntwerp to Brussels and the European Unionby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Antwerp to Brussels and the European Union by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ec / ...
    1h 11m
    €10–19

  2. Bus, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus bus flibco
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Airport to Maelbeekbus bus 12
    1h 30m
    €7–20

  3. Drive 47 km

    1. Drive from Antwerp to Brussels and the European Unioncar car 47 km
    39 min
    €8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Antwerp to Brussels and the European Uniontaxi taxi 47 km
    39 min
    €120–150

  5. Train via Brussel-Zuid

    1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain train EuroCity / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruxelles-Schumantrain train S8 / ...
    1h 33m
    €7–15

  6. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Station Brussel-Schaarbeektrain train S1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Schaerbeek Gare to Parc Leopoldbus bus 59
    1h 33m
    €10–17

Antwerp to Brussels and the European Union by train and foot

Calendar464Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Brussels and the European Union, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nord every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels and the European Union via Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16, Brussels Airport, and Maelbeek in around 1h 30m.

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