How to travel from Salzburg to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between Salzburg and Antwerp is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salzburg to Antwerp by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AntwerpSalzburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to München Hbf, Frankfurt then Bruxelles-Nord and then to Anvers-Central.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Antwerp.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Antwerp by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Salzburg and Antwerp is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 730km (454 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Salzburg and Antwerp by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Antwerp is to drive which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Antwerp, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Antwerp. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Belgian Railways run train services between Salzburg and Antwerp. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Antwerp. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Antwerp with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 16hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Antwerp. Buses run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf, Frankfurt then Bruxelles-Nord and then to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 9hrs.

The closest major airport to Antwerp is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Antwerp. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Antwerp. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Antwerp

Transport options from Salzburg to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours981km (610 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf9h 40m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,004km (624 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€55($55)
4 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€175($175)
on demand925km (575 miles)

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Airports near Antwerp

The following major airports near Antwerp offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Antwerp
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Antwerp
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Antwerp