Getting to AFAS Dome Antwerp by train

AFAS Dome - formerly known as Sportpaleis - and Lotto Arena are easy to reach by train. Visitors from outside Antwerp arrive at Antwerp-Central station and take the tram or metro directly to the venue. On Friday and Saturday evenings, extra late trains run back, so you can stay until the very end of the show.

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From Antwerp-Central to AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena

From Antwerp-Central station, you have three departure points for the tram or metro toward AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena. Metro stop Diamant is located inside the station itself. Tram stop Centraal Station is at street level in front of the station. Your concert ticket is valid as a travel pass on De Lijn, no validation required.

Metro stop Diamant

Metro line	Direction	Get off at
Line 2	P+R Merksem	Sport
Line 6	P+R Luchtbal	Sport

Metro stop Astrid

Metro line	Direction	Get off at
Line 2	P+R Merksem	Sport
Line A3	P+R Merksem	Sport
Line 6	P+R Luchtbal	Sport
Line A9	Wijnegem	Schijnpoort

Tram stop Centraal Station

Tram line	Direction	Get off at
Line 12	Schijnpoort	Schijnpoort

Tip ⚠️ Fastest route: take metro stop Diamant and line 2 or 6 toward metro stop Sport. Metro stop Diamant is directly accessible from the station and metro stop Sport is just a 2-minute walk from the entrance of AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena.

Extra late trains after a show at AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena

Stay until the very end of the show

On Friday and Saturday evenings, extra late S1 trains run between Antwerp and Brussels. That means you can get home even after a late concert, without having to leave early.

Departure times extra late trains

Day	Departs Antwerp-Central	Arrives Brussels-South	Intermediate stops
Friday	01:05	02:33	Antwerp-Berchem, Mechelen, Vilvoorde, Schaerbeek and all intermediate stations
Saturday	00:58	02:11	Antwerp-Berchem, Mechelen, Vilvoorde, Brussels-Central and all intermediate stations

Please note ⚠️ Always check in advance whether a train runs after your show. Not all evening events fall on a Friday or Saturday. Use the be•at route planner to plan your return trip.

Train tickets for a concert at AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena

Your concert ticket for AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena is not valid as a travel pass on NMBS trains, only on De Lijn. You'll need to buy a separate train ticket via SNCB.

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FAQ — Traveling to AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena by train

Which station do I use to travel by train to AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena?

Train travelers arrive at Antwerp-Central station. From there, take the tram or metro directly to AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena. The fastest route is via metro stop Diamant or Astrid, line 2 or 6, toward metro stop Sport, a 2-minute walk from the entrance.

Does my concert ticket also work as a train ticket?

No. Your concert ticket is valid as a travel pass on De Lijn (tram, metro, and bus in the Antwerp province), but not on SNCB trains. For the train, buy a separate ticket via the SNCB website or the SNCB app.

Is there still a train back after an evening show?

On Friday and Saturday evenings, extra late S1 trains run from Antwerp-Central to Brussels-South: Friday at 01:05 and Saturday at 00:58. These trains stop at all stations between Antwerp and Brussels, including Antwerp-Berchem and Mechelen. On other days, check in advance via the be•at route planner whether a train still runs after your show.

How far is it to walk from Antwerp-Central to AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena?

Walking directly takes about 40 minutes. By tram or metro it's much faster: take line 2 or 6 from metro stop Diamant or Astrid and get off at metro stop Sport, a 2-minute walk from the entrance.