Do I need to reserve in advance?

**SNCB/NMBS Assistance service**: book at least 24 hours in advance via 02 528 28 28 (or the form on belgiantrain.be) for free assistance to and from the train. See our [SNCB/NMBS assistance guide](/en/blog/nmbs-sncb-assistance-reservation-wheelchair-belgium/) for detailed info.

When is it busy and when is it quiet?

Peak: weekdays 7-9am and 5-7pm. **Quietest**: early Saturday (7-9am) and Sunday all day. Weekly peaks Friday evening towards the Netherlands (Thalys, high-speed trains).

What should wheelchair users be aware of?

**Fully accessible** — 4 levels with lifts to all platforms, adapted sanitary facilities, step-free passages. Large glass dome + marble create **reflections** — this can be disorientating for visually impaired visitors. SNCB/NMBS Assistance can accompany you.

What visit tip do you recommend?

Combine your arrival with a day out in Antwerp — the Diamant pre-metro stop beneath the station is accessible. See our [Antwerp De Lijn multimodal guide](/en/blog/antwerp-de-lijn-tram-bus-wheelchair-multimodal-guide/). Within walking distance: [Antwerp Zoo](/en/locaties/zoo-antwerpen/) right next to the station.

Antwerp Central Station

♿ Wheelchair accessible Station

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Antwerp Central Station

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♿ Wheelchair accessible

Antwerp Central Station is often called the most beautiful railway cathedral in the world. The eclectic building from 1905, designed by Louis Delacenserie, combines natural stone, marble and a spectacular 75-metre-high glass dome. After a thorough renovation completed in 2007, the station serves both local and international trains on four levels stacked on top of each other.

The station is very wheelchair-friendly. All platforms, on all four levels, are reachable by lift and escalator. The large central hall and the side wings have flat, wide marble floors. Adapted toilets are available on the middle level. The SNCB/NMBS Assistance service offers free support to and from the train, which can be booked via 02 528 28 28.

Several reduced-mobility parking spaces are available in the area around the station, including in the underground car park at Koningin Astridplein. In front of the station is the Diamant pre-metro stop, which is likewise fully accessible. A visit to the station combines perfectly with the nearby Antwerp Zoo and the Diamond Quarter.

Good to know

Reservation: **SNCB/NMBS Assistance service**: book at least 24 hours in advance via 02 528 28 28 (or the form on belgiantrain.be) for free assistance to and from the train. See our [SNCB/NMBS assistance guide](/en/blog/nmbs-sncb-assistance-reservation-wheelchair-belgium/) for detailed info.
Busy and quiet times: Peak: weekdays 7-9am and 5-7pm. **Quietest**: early Saturday (7-9am) and Sunday all day. Weekly peaks Friday evening towards the Netherlands (Thalys, high-speed trains).
Things to note: **Fully accessible** — 4 levels with lifts to all platforms, adapted sanitary facilities, step-free passages. Large glass dome + marble create **reflections** — this can be disorientating for visually impaired visitors. SNCB/NMBS Assistance can accompany you.
Visit tip: Combine your arrival with a day out in Antwerp — the Diamant pre-metro stop beneath the station is accessible. See our [Antwerp De Lijn multimodal guide](/en/blog/antwerp-de-lijn-tram-bus-wheelchair-multimodal-guide/). Within walking distance: [Antwerp Zoo](/en/locaties/zoo-antwerpen/) right next to the station.

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