Quickly to the Ardennes
With the train you can be in the Belgian Ardennes within half a day. You can travel with Thalys or Intercity Brussels to Brussel-Zuid (Midi) or to Antwerp. At both these stations you can catch another domestic train to your final destination.
| Travel with Intercity Brussels | Travel with Thalys | Header | Header | Header |
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| No reservation required | Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium | Content | Content | Content |
| Flexibility: easily take a train earlier or later | Reserved seats | Content | Content | Content |
| Discount with your “NS abonnement” | Early booking = lowest prices | Content | Content | Content |
| Early bird tarief tickets when you book in advance* | Shortest travel time | Content | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
There are different types of Thalys rates each with related prices. Train ticket prices for Intercity Brussels depend on the time of booking and travel. Book at least 7 days before departure and you will travel for the best price anywhere in Belgium.
*Listed 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 the Ardennes, then the trip is cheaper.
Thalys tickets to the Ardennes can be booked up to 4 months in advance.
For Intercity Brussels you can buy tickets from 180 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).
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
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.
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.
We gladly inform you about all facilities on board so that you can make your journey more comfortable.
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Weekend getaway to the Ardennes? Travel comfortably by train and arrive at your destination relaxed. Ready to walk, climb or cycle!