How to travel from Milan to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between Milan and Antwerp is around 818km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Milan to Antwerp by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Eindhoven (EIN) then take the bus to Antwerp.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Anvers-Central.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from Milan to Antwerp by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Milan and Antwerp is around 818km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Milan and Antwerp by plane, bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Antwerp is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Antwerp, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Antwerp. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Trenitalia, Thalys, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Belgian Railways run train services between Milan and Antwerp. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Milan and Antwerp. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi, Milano Lampugnano and Brussels-North train station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Antwerp. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Antwerp. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Charleroi (CRL) then take the bus to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 then take the train to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Milan and Antwerp. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Antwerp is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Antwerp

Transport options from Milan to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€95($95)
every 3 hours862km (535 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 20m
€115($115)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
€230($230)
once a week1,186km (737 miles)
Train via Basel Sbb10h 10m
€315($315)
twice daily1,282km (797 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€56($56)
4 times a week939km (584 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€165($165)
on demand916km (569 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