Centrally located in Belgium, Antwerp is easily accessible by train, plane, bus or car. The main international gateway is Brussels Airport (Zaventem), just 30 minutes away by direct train.
By car
It’s recommended to travel to and in Antwerp by public transport. If you are travelling by car, take the following into account:
- There are P+R zones where you can park on various main roads into Antwerp. They are ideal places to switch to bus, tram or bike a few kilometres from the campus.
- The Antwerp city centre and part of Linkeroever (Antwerp’s left bank) are a low-emission zone (LEZ): highly polluting vehicles are not allowed into the city. Foreign vehicles must register by the day after entering the LEZ through the website above (more info). Fines for violators without fixed residence in Belgium can be collected immediately (150 - 350 euro), or the vehicle may be temporarily seized.
- Keep in mind that the zone around the Stadscampus is a residential area with a speed limit of 20 km/h. Pedestrians freely make use of the entire road.
As of August 1, 2023, visitors and tourists are no longer allowed to park on the street in the city center of Antwerp. Near Stadscampus, you can make use of several paid public parking options located within 1 km walking distance of the venue.
By train or bus
Antwerp is easy to reach by train. High-speed trains like Thalys and Eurostar connect major European cities (Paris, Amsterdam, London, Cologne, Berlin) directly to Antwerp via stations such as Brussel-Zuid and Antwerpen-Centraal. You can also travel with European Sleeper night trains to Antwerp, with routes from the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Budget-friendly bus companies such as Flixbus and BlaBlaCar offer direct routes from many European cities to the Antwerp city centre.
If you arrive at Antwerp Central Station, take your time to look around. Many have rated it as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. Plan your trip with the Belgian train route planner.
By air
Traveling by air? There are several airports you can choose from to reach Antwerp, including but not limited to:
Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport)
Brussels Airport is the most frequently used gateway to Antwerp. From Brussels Airport, you can travel to Antwerp:
- By train: Time schedules and fares are available on the Belgian Railways website. With a convenient 30-min direct train (Brussels Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal), you will arrive in the central part of Antwerp (about 10-min walk from the venue). Tickets are available from ticket machines at the airport. You will need a valid ticket to gain access to the train station (scan your barcode at the gates).
- By bus: Travel from Brussels Airport Zaventem to Antwerp with Airport Express. There are two stops in Antwerp:
- Franklin Rooseveltplaats (Platform B5 - next to the opera house and 400 metres from the central train station).
- Crowne Plaza Hotel (Gerard le Grellelaan 10, Antwerp)
- By taxi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport, you can take a bus to the Charleroi train station and travel to Antwerp by train. Check the time schedules and fares on the website of the Belgian Railways.
Antwerp Airport - Deurne
Antwerp Airport is a small international airport situated in Deurne (about 6 km from the centre of Antwerp). Bus routes 51, 52 and 53 from De Lijn provide a regular connection with railway station Antwerpen-Berchem. Take tram 9 at Antwerpen-Berchem to reach the city centre.
Eindhoven Airport - The Netherlands
From Eindhoven Airport, it's a one hour drive to Antwerp by car. The train takes you in approximately 2:15 h to Antwerp Central Station. For more info consult the website of Eindhoven Airport.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands
From Schiphol Airport, you can travel to Antwerp Central Station by train.