Rotterdam to Antwerp by train
Antwerp lies 78 km (49 mi) south of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands and Belgium rail, over roughly 95 km (59 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rotterdam | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Belgium |
| Population | 868,135 | 529,247 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Antwerp
Crossing from The Netherlands into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, south of Rotterdam; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Antwerp by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.