To Brussels by train
By Eurostar and Intercity Brussels
Quickly to the heart of Brussels
- From € 25 one-way trip with Intercity Brussels
- From € 29 one-way trip with Eurostar
- Travel time Amsterdam - Brussels 1.53 hours with Eurostar
The earlier you book, the lower the price. The lowest fare from Amsterdam to Brussels is € 25 with Intercity Brussels. These cheap tickets are for sale up to 3 days before departure. The availability is limited.
For Eurostar, the earlier you book, the lower the price. If the € 29 tickets have run out on a particular time and day, the price will increase incremental to between € 73 and € 89. You pay extra if you want a flexible ticket.
Travel information
From the Randstad area you can travel quickly by train to Brussels. During your trip, you’ll have all you need to able to relax in our comfortable seats. You can choose to make the journey with Intercity Brussels or Eurostar. Choose which train to Brussels meets your needs the best.
Intercity Brussels becomes Eurocity Direct and EuroCity from 15 December
From 15 December 2024, the name and route of Intercity Brussels will change. The fast train to Brussels will soon be called Eurocity Direct. In addition to the Intercity, there will also be an extra train to Belgium, EuroCity. Until that date, you can continue to travel on the current trains.
More information about the new trains between the Netherlands and Belgium
| Travel with Intercity Brussels | Travel with Eurostar | Header | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No reservation required | Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium | Content | Content | Content |
| Flexibility with full-flex | Reserved seats | Content | Content | Content |
| Discount with your “NS abonnement” | Early booking = lowest prices | Content | Content | Content |
| Early bird rate when you book in advance* | Shortest travel time | Content | Content | Content |
*You can book a early bird ticket up to 3 days before the travel date, limited availability.
Travel times Brussels-South with Intercity Brussels
| Traject | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Brussels | 2.47 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Brussels | 2.37 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Brussels | 2.07 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Brussels | 1.35 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Brussels | 2.33 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Brussels | 2.59 | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Brussels | 2.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
Travel times Brussels Central with Eurostar
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Brussels | 1.53 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Brussels | 1.34 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Brussels | 1.10 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Brussels | 1.26 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Antwerp - Brussels | 0.34 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Paris - Brussels | 1.26 | 0 | Content | Content |
| London - Brussels | 2.08 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Brussels | 2.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Brussels | 2.05 | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Brussels | 1.39 | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Intercity Brussels runs 16 times a day to Brussels-South v.v. and stops in Brussels Central and Brussels-Airport Zaventem.Tickets issued from or to Brussels-South-Midi are also valid in the regular trains from or to the stations in the Brussels zone.Which stations belong to Brussels zone?
Prices train tickets Brussels
The prices of train tickets for Intercity Brussels depend on the departure and arrival station and the time of booking and traveling. Your ticket will give you access to every train on the chosen day of departure. Book at least 3 days before departure and you will travel for the best price anywhere in Belgium. The availability is limited.
The prices of Eurostar are dependent on the time of booking and availability of tickets.
Prices Intercity Brussels route Amsterdam - Brussels
| Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
| Flex rate | € 56.50 | € 43.70 | € 24.50 | € 91.50 | € 69.90 | € 37.60 |
| Early Bird | € 25 | € 10.50 | € 41 | € 17.50 |
The above prices are calculated from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Brussels, then the trip is cheaper.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility Eurostar
Eurostar Standard
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Limited availability
Eurostar Plus
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Sufficient available
Eurostar Premier
- Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Almost always available
Eurostar Premier
- Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Almost always available
Book in advance and save money
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Tickets for Eurostar can be booked up to 7 months in advance.
- Tickets for Intercity Brussels can be booked up to up to 11 months max in advance. Up until 3 days before departure, book Early Bird tickets, limited availability.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.
Brussels Card
Are you planning to visit many museums and attractions in Brussels? Perhaps the Brussels Card is for you. If you buy this card, you will not need to pay admission to various museums and benefit from attractive discounts for attractions, tours, shops, restaurants and bars. For an extra charge, you can also get unlimited access to public transportation in Brussels.
Find out more about Brussels Card
Facilities
We gladly inform you about all the facilities on board.
Intercity Brussels facilities
Eurostar facilities
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Club Eurostar is a loyalty programme for frequent travellers that allows you to earn points by travelling.
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