Eurocity Direct runs up to 16 times a day
Travel quickly and comfortably to Belgium with Eurocity Direct. Board the train in Lelystad, Almere, Amsterdam Zuid, Schiphol or Rotterdam and arrive right in the heart of Antwerp or Brussels. No traffic jams on the ring roads and no parking stress, with plenty of space for your luggage. On board you can read, chat or simply relax. The train runs every hour, up to 16 times a day, so you can travel whenever it suits you best with Eurocity Direct.
Comfortable
Spacious seats and power sockets at every seat
Fast
Direct to Antwerp, up to 16 daily connections
Affordable
One-way ticket from € 21
Advantages of Eurocity Direct
- Power sockets and USB ports
- Free Wi-Fi
- Level boarding in the Netherlands
- More space for luggage
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets
- 12 bicycle spaces per train
- Separate waste collection
- Environmentally friendly toilet system
Prices and travel times
Below you will find the lowest available fares and fastest travel times for each route with Eurocity Direct. Book your trip easily from your nearest station via our itinerary planner . Simply select your departure station to see your ticket price and travel time.
It is often even cheaper to start your journey from your local station, as the Dutch part of your trip is priced lower than regular NS tickets. Do you have an NS subscription? Then you will receive your usual discount up to Rotterdam Centraal.
| Route | Travel time | Saver* | Saver with free travel on NS route** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Zuid - Antwerp | 1.23 | € 21 | € 16 | |
| Rotterdam - Antwerp | 0.45 | € 16 | € 16 | |
| Utrecht - Antwerp | 1.38 | € 26 | € 16 | |
| Amsterdam Zuid - Brussels | 2.08 | € 25 | € 20 | |
| Rotterdam - Brussels | 1.30 | € 20 | € 20 | |
| Utrecht - Brussels | 2.23 | € 30 | € 20 |
*With the Saver fare, you will travel on the chosen train. With a Flex fare, you can take any train on the chosen travel day.
**Free travel on the NS route applies only to the Dutch part of your journey and does not apply between Rotterdam and Hazeldonk border.
Prices are based on a one-way ticket for an adult in second class.
What is Eurocity Direct?
Eurocity Direct offers a fast and comfortable connection between the Netherlands and Belgium. The train departs from Lelystad and travels via Almere, Amsterdam Zuid, Schiphol and Rotterdam to Antwerp and Brussels-Midi. This international service runs up to 16 times per day. You board in the city and arrive in the city.
Travelling for business?
Heading to a meeting in Antwerp or Brussels? Travel quickly and stress-free with Eurocity Direct. Make the most of your time on board: work comfortably with power sockets at your seat and space to focus. With up to 16 trains per day you can easily choose a time that suits your schedule. Meeting running late? No problem. With a flexible ticket you can simply take a later train.
