From € 25

To Brussels by train

Quickly to the heart of Brussels

From € 25* one-way trip with Intercity Brussels
From € 29* one-way trip with Thalys
From € 27 one-way trip with Eurostar
Travel time Amsterdam - Brussels: 1h50m with Thalys

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 7 days before departure. For Eurostar and Thalys, the earlier you book, the lower the price. If the € 27 and € 29 tickets have run out on a particular time and day, the price will increase incremental to between € 73 and € 82. You pay extra if you want a flexible ticket.

Travel information

Travel information Brussels

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, Thalys or Eurostar. Choose which train to Brussels meets your needs the best.

Travel with Intercity Brussels	Travel with Thalys or Eurostar
No reservation required	Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium
Flexibility: easily take a train earlier or later	Reserved seats
Discount with your “NS abonnement”	Early booking = lowest prices
Early Bird tickets when you book in advance*	Shortest travel time

*You can book a early bird ticket up to 7 days before the travel date.

Travel times Brussels-South with Intercity Brussels

Route	Travel time	Change train
Amsterdam - Brussels	2.52	0
Schiphol Airport - Brussels	2.37	0
Rotterdam - Brussels	2.07	0
Antwerp - Brussels	0.46	0
Den Haag - Brussels	2.37	0

Intercity Brussels runs 16 times a day to Brussels-South v.v. and stops in Brussels Central and Brussels-Airport Zaventem.

Travel times Brussels-South with Thalys

Route	Travel time	Change train
Amsterdam - Brussels	1.53	0
Schiphol Airport - Brussels	1.34	0
Rotterdam - Brussels	1.10	0
Antwerp - Brussels	0.34	0
Paris - Brussels	1.22	0
Eindhoven - Brussels	2.25	1
Utrecht - Brussels	2.05	1

Thalys runs 14 times a day to Brussels-South v.v.

Eurostar runs 2 times a day to Brussels-South v.v.

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner

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?

Travel times Brussels-South with Eurostar

Route	Travel time	Change train
Amsterdam - Brussels	1.50	0
Rotterdam - Brussels	1.08	0
Londen - Brussels	2.08	0

Prices

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 7 days before departure and you will travel for the best price anywhere in Belgium.
The prices of Thalys and Eurostar are dependent on the time of booking and availability of tickets.

Prices Intercity Brussels route Amsterdam - Brussels

	Flex rate	Discount NS route	Free travel NS route	Flex rate	Discount NS route	Free travel NS route
	2nd class			1st class
One way	€ 49	€ 37,70	€ 20,80	€ 77,80	€ 59,40	€ 31,80
Early bird week	€ 25,00	--	€ 10,50	€ 35	--	€ 14,50
Early bird weekend	€ 33,00	--	€ 14,00	€ 47,00	--	€ 19,50

*Early Bird can be booked up to 7 days before departure. Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station. 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 of Thalys depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding rebooking and cancellations

Prices Thalys

Standard

Bargain tickets
Limited rebooking
Subject to availability

Comfort

Change possible
50% refund
Sufficient available

Premium

Rebooking free of charge
Cancellation free of charge
Always available

Find out everything about Thalys rates here

Prices Eurostar

	Standard	Standard Premier
	2nd class	1st class
Amsterdam - Brussels	€ 27	€ 32
Rotterdam - Brussels	€ 22	€ 27

Lowest rates
Book in advance and save money
Tickets to Brussels can be booked up to 46 months in advance.

General tips for getting the cheapest Intercity Brussels tickets
For Intercity Brussels you can buy tickets from 120 days before departure. Up until 7 days before departure, you are able to buy our Early Bird tickets: tickets with a significant discount, especially when you travel on week days (Monday-Tuesday).
General tips for getting the Thalys cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.

Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.

For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.

Book online to avoid booking fee.
Find all our booking tips here
Practical information

Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

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
Thalys facilities
Eurostar facilities

View the itinerary planner
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!
My Thalys World
My Thalys World is a loyalty programme for frequent travellers that allows you to earn points by travelling.
Read more

Download the app
Download our app so that you will be kept informed 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.