Paris to Antwerp by train
Antwerp lies 301 km (187 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 10 min at the speeds typical of France and Belgium rail, over roughly 367 km (228 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Belgium |
| Population | 2.1 million | 529,247 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Antwerp
Crossing from France into Belgium: the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book trains from Paris to Antwerp
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Staying in Antwerp
Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp. Of the 464 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (265), and 12 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 323,134 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antwerp from Paris?
301 km (187 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 367 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Antwerp by train?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Antwerp?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Antwerp?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Antwerp?
Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.