Getting there and around
By train to Antwerp
Both international trains and inter-city trains stop in Antwerpen-Centraal and Antwerpen-Berchem stations. Every hours 15 IC, IR or L-trains stop from/to Antwerp. The Thalys train, which runs between Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stops in Antwerpen-Berchem.
When visiting Antwerp you can take advantage of the commercial all-in formulas of Belgian rail company NMBS. These “B-Day Trips” include a train ticket plus entry to one attraction, as well as other transport. Train passes, weekend tickets or group rates (from 15 persons) are also interesting options.
Contact:
NMBS/SNCB
Koningin Astridplein 27
2018 Antwerp
General information number: +32 (0)2 528 28 28 (or +32 (0)2 555 25 55 for dial phones)
By plane to Antwerp
Antwerp airport (Deurne)
4 miles/15 minutes drive from Antwerp
Regional carrier: VLM Airlines
Connection city centre-airport: bus 14 from De Lijn (connection between airport and railway station) or by taxi.
Contact:
Antwerp Airport
Luchthavenlei 1
2100 Deurne
+32 (0)3 285 65 00
Brussels Airport (Zaventem)
28 miles or 30 minutes drive from Antwerp city centre.
National carrier: SN Brussels Airlines
Transport from/to the aerport: SN Brussels Airlines Express bus (shuttle service), by train NMBS/SNCB (change trains in Brussels), de Lijn bus 820/821 or by taxi.
Contact:
Brussels Airport
1930 Zaventem
Phone from Belgium: 0900 700 00 (0,40 euro/minute)
Phone from abroad: +32 (0)2 753 77 53
Cruises
In addition to being an industrial port, Antwerp is also one of the fastest growing cultural cruise destinations in Europe. Modern cruise ships moor in the historic city centre, where a brand new cruise terminal welcomes the passengers. Off the "Zuid walking terrace" at Quay 20 you can often admire huge modern cruise ships.
Getting around in Antwerp
Antwerp is a pedestrian-friendly city. Some 20% of this historic city centre is traffic-free and during the many summer festivities pedestrians are given absolute priority.
Another convenient way to get around the city is by bus or tram.
There are two major bus terminal stations: Centraal Station en Rooseveltplaats.
Contact:
Public Transport 'De Lijn'
Grote Hondstraat 58
2018 Antwerp
Phone: +32 (0)3 218 14 11
Fax: +32 (0)3 218 15 00
E-mail: dienstregelingen.ant@delijn.be
Fare:
Nice knowing is that a ticket is at least 20% cheaper in advance sale.
Points for advance sale: Newspaper shops, supermarkets, ticketdispensing machines at the stops and Tourism Antwerp.
