# Day trip to Antwerp from Brussels: the station, Rubens, the MAS and De Koninck

The most beautiful station in the country, the Rubens paintings in the cathedral, the Grote Markt, the free viewpoint at the MAS and, to finish, the brewery of the Bolleke. By train, about 45 minutes from Brussels.

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/antwerp/itineraries/antwerp-station-rubens-and-more · Revisado: 2026-11-12

## El día
- 08:45 · Salida: 45 min by train (from Bruxelles-Central; the train stops at Mechelen)
- 09:30 · Antwerp Central Station (the concourse and the dome, free)
  - 15 min on foot
- 10:15 · The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Rubens paintings (along the Meir · €12 · free under 18)
  - 2 min on foot
- 11:30 · The Grote Markt, the town hall and the Brabo fountain (the Brabo fountain)
  - 8 min on foot
- 12:30 · Frites Atelier (chips with Flemish stew · every day from 11:30 to 20:00) · Frites Atelier, €
  - 30 min on foot
- 13:45 · The MAS and its free viewing terrace over the port (free rooftop viewpoint · museum €12)
  - 30 min by metro
- 15:45 · The De Koninck brewery, home of the Bolleke (tram or premetro to Berchem · 1 h tour with two beers · €19.90) · De Koninck, Antwerp City Brewery, From €20 per person
- 17:30 · Vuelta: 45 min by train (tram to Antwerpen-Centraal or train from Berchem)

Antwerp begins as you step off the train, in a station from 1905 with a dome and marble. This plan walks down to the cathedral of the Rubens paintings and the Grote Markt, has a quick lunch in the fashion district, goes up free to the MAS viewpoint over the port and ends in Berchem with the Bolleke, the city's beer, at its own brewery.

## The day, hour by hour

8:45 · Train to Antwerp. Between 40 and 50 minutes from Brussels, stopping at Mechelen.

9:30 · The central station. Go up to the gallery in the concourse to see the dome.

10:15 · The cathedral. Twenty minutes' walk along the Meir. The Rubens triptychs, €12; free for under-18s.

11:30 · The Grote Markt. The Renaissance town hall and the Brabo fountain, right alongside.

12:30 · Chips at Frites Atelier. The chips from chef Sergio Herman, with Flemish stew on top.

13:45 · The MAS. Through the Eilandje district, go up the boulevard of escalators to the roof: the 360-degree view is free.

15:45 · De Koninck brewery. Tram or premetro to Berchem. A self-guided one-hour visit with two beers, €19.90.

17:30 · Return. Train from Berchem or from the central station.

## Cómo llegar

### Without a car
Train to Antwerpen-Centraal, tram and premetro within the city.

### By car
About 45 km, but Antwerp is a low-emission zone: register your car before entering.

## Consejos

### Never on a Monday
De Koninck is closed.

### The Rubenshuis
Closed for renovation until 2027: don't go looking for it.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does the trip to Antwerp from Brussels cost?
With the train, cathedral, brewery and lunch, between €55 and €80 per person.

### What must I not miss?
The station, the cathedral and the MAS viewpoint.