Trains from Brussels to Antwerp

Travelling by train from Brussels to Antwerp (Anvers) is a great way to get from the EU capital to the famous diamond city in Belgium when you are visiting Europe.

SNCB trains run between these cities on a daily basis. Their services leave Brussels Gare du Nord train station (stopping at Gare Central) frequently for Antwerp Centraal train station.

The travel time on trains from Brussels to Antwerp is between 41 and 48 minutes from Gare Central and slightly longer from Gare du Nord, with the ultimate time depending on schedules. There are four departures an hour, so you can choose whichever one suits your needs. Conveniently, all trains are direct and do not require connections en route.

Tickets cost as little as 6.90 euros one-way for second class and 10.70 euros one-way for first class. You can buy your train ticket online or at the counter in the station. No seat reservations are required.

Discounts on tickets for trains from Brussels to Antwerp are available for students, seniors, children, families, and groups.

Trains from Brussels to Bruges

Trains from Brussels to Bruges (Brugge) are the easiest way to travel from the EU capital to the famous medieval city in Belgium.

InterCity trains run from Brussels Gare du Nord train station (stopping at Gare Centraal and Gare Midi-Zuid) every hour, making it easy to catch a service from whichever train station is most convenient for you. All trains are direct and arrive at Bruges (Brugge) train station, which is located in the city centre.

The travel time on trains from Brussels to Bruges is 56 to 58 minutes from Midi-Zuid station and just over an hour from Centraal and Nord stations, making the trip quick and convenient. Departures take place twice an hour, so you can travel at any time of day.

Train tickets on this route cost as little as 13.50 euros one-way in second class or 20.70 euros one-way in first class. You can buy your train ticket at the counter in the station or online. No seat reservations are required on these trains.

Fare discounts on trains from Brussels to Bruges are available for students, seniors, children, families, groups, and several other types of travellers.

Belgium Visa and Passport Requirements

Below are Belgium visa and passport requirements for citizens of various non-EU countries.

Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and US Citizens:
Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days in Belgium (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

South African and Indian Citizens:
Passport and Schengen* visa required for travel to Belgium.

UK Citizens:
Passport required. There is no visa requirement for passport holders endorsed British Citizen. Visa exemption is for 90 days for passports endorsed British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, or ‘holder is entitled to readmission into the UK’, or ‘holder has the right of abode in UK’ (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). In all other cases, a visa is required to enter Belgium.

*Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Note: Belgium visa and passport requirements are subject to change at any time, so be sure to check the website of your country’s embassy or consulate before you travel.