Christmas market in Antwerp 2024
Comfortable travel with the train
- Price 2nd class € 21* with Intercity Brussels
- Price 2nd class from € 29* with Eurostar
- Travel time Amsterdam - Antwerp 1.15 hours
- View all our x-mas market destinations
Celebrate Christmas in Antwerp
From December 6 til January 5, 2025 the centre of Antwerp turns into a festive Christmas village. Wintery scenes, beautiful nativity stalls, twinkling lights and festive Christmas music make for a memorable day trip.
With Intercity Brussels to Christmas market in Antwerp
Voor € 21 you can book your train ticket to Antwerp. This lowest price (Early Bird) can be booked up to 3 days before departure. Intercity Brussels runs from Amsterdam via Schiphol, Rotterdam CS and Breda to Antwerp 16 times a day.
Intercity Brussels becomes Eurocity Direct and EuroCity from 15 December
From 15 December 2024, the name and route of Intercity Brussels will change. The fast train to Brussels will soon be called Eurocity Direct. In addition to the Intercity, there will also be an extra train to Belgium, EuroCity. Until that date, you can continue to travel on the current trains.
More information about the new trains between the Netherlands and Belgium
Prices Intercity Brussels to Antwerp
| Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
| Flex rate | € 44.30 | € 31.50 | € 12.30 | € 71.40 | € 49.80 | € 17.50 |
| Early Bird | € 21 | € 8.50 | € 32.50 | € 9 |
*Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Brussels, then the trip is cheaper.
Your Christmas trip to Antwerp with Eurostar
Eurostar will bring you from Amsterdam to Antwerp 14 times a day in 1.15 hours. You can also board the train in Schiphol or Rotterdam. You can book a one-way ticket for Eurostar from € 29. The sooner you book, the lower the price. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
| Route | Travel times | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schiphol - Antwerp | 1.33 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Antwerp | 1.58 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Amsterdam - Antwerp | 1.15 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Antwerp | 1.32 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Antwerp | 1.36 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Antwerp | 0.34 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
What else can you do?
Not only the old town centre is dominated by Christmas, the museums are also very active during the holiday season. And of course, the numerous cafés in the diamond city are also open.
Christmas market in Antwerp
Christmas market in Brussels
While doing your Christmas shopping, you can take a moment to look at the illuminated Ferris wheel, enjoy the street entertainment or skate on the famous skating rink.
Tips Antwerp
This city is full of culture and hospitality: fashion, museums and excellent food and drink.
Museums in Antwerp
There are more than 40 museums in Antwerp. Read all about the 6 best ones.
Restaurants in Antwerp
Antwerp is bursting with delicious restaurants and there are so many places to choose from.
Hotels in Antwerp
Budget accommodation and unique places. We have the best tips for an overnight stay in Antwerp.
Antwerp with children
Make the most of your visit to this child-friendly city with interesting museums, a wonderful zoo and great children's theatres.