New Year's Eve in Brussels 2026
Comfortable with Eurostar or Eurocity Direct
- From € 25 one-way trip with Eurocity Direct
- From € 29 one-way trip with Eurostar
- Travel time Amsterdam - Brussels 1.56 hours with Eurostar
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Brussels
One of Brussels’ main landmarks is the Grand-Place, with a history dating back to the 11th century. And it’s precisely this historic square where many people gather during the holiday season to enjoy the festive atmosphere and lights.
For the official countdown and fireworks, head to the Atomium. There, a big celebration takes place with music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show around midnight. A New Year’s Eve like this is truly unforgettable!
You can also choose to visit Place De Brouckère, where in previous years a giant clock was projected and crowds counted down together. Please note that the program may vary each year, so be sure to check the official channels for the latest updates.
Are you a fan of live music? Then you might want to stop by Mont des Arts, where events and performances are sometimes held. In addition, public transport in Brussels usually runs all night on New Year’s Eve, and in some years, it’s even free of charge.
With Eurostar to Brussels
Fourteen times a day urostar can bring you from Amsterdam to Brussels in 1.56 hours. You can also board the train at Schiphol or Rotterdam. You can book a one-way ticket for urostar from € 29. The sooner you book, the lower the price. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
With Eurocity Direct to Brussels
From € 25 per one-way trip you can travel with the international Intercity from Amsterdam to Brussels. Eurocity Direct runs from Amsterdam via Schiphol and Rotterdam to Brussels 16 times a day.
Overview travel times to Brussels with Eurostar
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Brussels | 1.56 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Tilburg - Brussels | 1.58 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Groningen - Brussels | 4.23 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Brussels | 3.20 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Nijmegen - Brussels | 2.59 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Brussels | 1.39 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Brussels | 1.10 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Brussels | 1.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Paris - Brussels | 1.22 | 0 | Content | Content |
| London - Brussels | 2.01 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Brussels | 2.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Brussels | 2.03 | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Brussels | 1.47 | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices Eurocity Direct route Amsterdam - Brussels
| Saver | 100% korting* combined with Saver | |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Brussels | € 25 | € 20 |
| Rotterdam - Brussels | € 20 | € 7* |
| Breda - Brussels | € 9* | € 7* |
*Price with EuroCity
Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Zuid. The price of Eurocity Direct is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Brussels, then the trip is cheaper.
What else is there to do in Brussels?
Brussels is a great city for a extended weekend getaway on New Year's. During the festive season, the capital of Europe, is even more charming with a Christmas market that includes a large ice rink, a sound and light show on the Grote Markt and of course plenty of visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the Burgundian lifestyle.
