Amsterdam to Antwerp: Train, Car or Private Chauffeur Compared
Amsterdam to Antwerp by private chauffeur in about 2 hours: door to door, a fixed price, a Mercedes or BMW i7 and stops on request. Book your transfer today.
Amsterdam to Antwerp: the Quick Answer
The drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp covers about 160 kilometres and takes roughly 2 hours by private chauffeur. SilverDrive collects you at your door, hotel or Schiphol and drops you at your exact address in Antwerp, at a fixed price agreed at booking, in a Mercedes S-Class, E-Class, V-Class or electric BMW i7.
Antwerp is one of the most popular cross-border routes we drive. Executives travel to the port and the diamond district, fashion buyers to the boutiques around the Meir and the Nationalestraat, and visitors to the cathedral and the Grote Markt. Whatever the reason, the trip works best when you do not have to think about it.
Why Take a Private Chauffeur to Antwerp?
The train between the two cities is good, but it only connects stations. A chauffeur connects addresses. That difference matters most when you are carrying luggage, travelling with clients, or have meetings at more than one location.
| Train | Rental car | SilverDrive chauffeur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door to door | No | Yes | Yes |
| Work or rest on the way | Partly | No | Yes |
| Luggage handling | Yourself | Yourself | Chauffeur |
| Parking in Antwerp | Not needed | Your problem | Not needed |
| Low emission zone rules | Not relevant | Check yourself | Handled |
| Price | Per ticket | Rental, fuel and parking | Fixed price agreed at booking |
The Route
From central Amsterdam your chauffeur usually takes the A2 south past Utrecht, then heads towards Breda and crosses into Belgium, continuing on the E19 to Antwerp. Depending on traffic, the A4 via Rotterdam can be quicker. We check live traffic before departure and adjust.
Typical journey times in normal traffic:
| From | To Antwerp |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam centre | About 2 hours |
| Schiphol Airport | 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours |
| Amsterdam Zuidas | About 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Rotterdam | About 1 hour |
| Breda | About 45 minutes |
Stops on the way
A private transfer is flexible. Common stops include Breda for lunch, a meeting in Rotterdam on the way, or a visit to an outlet or a client in Brabant. Tell us when you book and we will build them into the fixed price.
Popular Destinations in Antwerp
- Diamond district: the streets around Antwerpen-Centraal station, the heart of the global diamond trade. We also offer secure transport of high-value goods.
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Europe’s second-largest port, with offices and terminals spread along the Scheldt.
- Meir and the fashion district: flagship stores on the Meir and designer boutiques around the Nationalestraat and the MoMu fashion museum.
- Old town: the Grote Markt, the Cathedral of Our Lady and the riverside MAS museum.
- Hotels: from historic properties near the Groenplaats to business hotels near the ring.
Our Antwerp city page has more on local chauffeur services once you are there.
Choose Your Vehicle
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class: one to three passengers, the everyday business choice.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class: more space and quiet for working on the way.
- BMW i7 or Mercedes EQS: fully electric, ideal for low emission zones.
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class or EQV: families and small groups with luggage, up to seven passengers.
- Sprinter or Setra coach: teams, trade fair groups and event transport.
Antwerp to Amsterdam: the Return Trip
We drive the route in both directions. Many clients book a return from Antwerp to Amsterdam or Schiphol on the same day, or a day trip where the chauffeur waits in Antwerp and drives them home in the evening. For a day like that, hourly hire is usually the better option.
Heading further into Belgium? See our routes from Amsterdam to Brussels, Amsterdam to Ghent and Amsterdam to Bruges, or read about our private chauffeur service in Belgium.
What’s Included
- Door-to-door transfer at an all-in fixed price, fuel included
- A screened, English-speaking chauffeur employed by SilverDrive
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting on Schiphol pickups
- Water on board and help with luggage
- 24/7 availability for early departures and late returns
Book Your Amsterdam to Antwerp Transfer
Book your transfer online in about three minutes, or contact us for return trips, groups and multi-stop itineraries. You receive your chauffeur’s details before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp?
About 2 hours for the roughly 160 kilometres in normal traffic, via the A2 or A4 towards Breda and on into Belgium on the E19. Rush hour around Utrecht, Rotterdam or the Antwerp ring can add 20 to 40 minutes, which your chauffeur plans around.
Is a chauffeur faster than the train from Amsterdam to Antwerp?
The direct train between the two central stations is quick, but a chauffeur is door to door. Once you add getting to Amsterdam Centraal or Schiphol and from Antwerpen-Centraal to your final address, the total journey time is often similar, without changes or carrying luggage.
Can you pick me up at Schiphol and drive me straight to Antwerp?
Yes. We track your flight, meet you in the arrivals hall and drive directly to Antwerp, which takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours from Schiphol. The first 60 minutes of waiting from the booked pickup time are free.
Are your cars allowed in the Antwerp low emission zone?
Yes. Our fleet consists of recent Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, including fully electric cars, that meet the requirements for the Antwerp low emission zone.