Travel information international trains
International trains
For up-to-date travel information such as delays, check the NS international App or our booking module.
Thalys trains to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris are now called Eurostar.
International
IC Berlin cancellations on 19 and 20 March
Adjusted timetable Eurostar Belgium/France
Due to operational difficulties the following Eurostar trains cannot run:
Saturday 16, 23 and 30 March
• Eurostar 9439 (departure Paris Nord 12:19, arrival Amsterdam Centraal 15:44)
Monday 18 March
• Eurostar 9301 (departure Brussel Zuid 06:52, arrival Amsterdam Centraal 08:44)
• Eurostar 9334 (departure Amsterdam Centraal 10:10, arrival Brussel-Zuid/Midi 12:08)
Sunday 24 March
• Eurostar 9439 (departure Paris Nord 12:19, arrival Amsterdam Centraal 15:44)
• Eurostar 9476 (departure Amsterdam Centraal 16.47, arrival Paris Nord 20:40)
Sunday 14 April
• Eurostar 9439 (departure Paris Nord 12:19, arrival Amsterdam Centraal 15:44)
• Eurostar 9476 (departure Amsterdam Centraal 16.47, arrival Paris Nord 20:40)
Changing or canceling your ticket
If your train is canceled, you can change your ticket to another Eurostar in the same class at no cost. If the same class is no longer available, costs may apply. To exchange your ticket, please contact NS International Customer Service.
If you prefer to cancel your ticket, you can arrange this yourself online in your My NSI account. Don't have an account yet? Then create one quickly and easily. You can contact NS International Customer Service via +31 (0)30-7515222 (local rate).
Adjusted timetable Eurostar London
Due to engineering works, Eurostar's timetable has been adjusted.
Tuesday 7 May to Friday 10 May
The following Eurostar trains will not depart from Rotterdam Centraal:
· Eurostar 9115 (departure Amsterdam 6:45, departure Rotterdam 07:28, departure Brussels 8:52, departure Lille 9:30, arrival London 9:57)
· Eurostar 9147 (departure Amsterdam 14:45, departure Rotterdam 15:28, departure Brussels 16:51, arrival London 17:47)
· Eurostar 9157 (departure Amsterdam 16:45, departure Rotterdam 17:28, departure Brussels 18:51, arrival London 19:47)
· Eurostar 9167 (departure Amsterdam 18:45, departure Rotterdam 19:28, departure Brussels 20:56, departure Lille 21:33, arrival London 21:57)
Changing or canceling your ticket
Your ticket from Rotterdam Centraal cannot be used from Amsterdam Centraal. You can change your ticket free of charge to the same Eurostar from Amsterdam Central or Brussels-Zuid/Midi or to another Eurostar in the same class. If the same class is no longer available, costs may apply.
Of course it is also possible to cancel your ticket free of charge. To change or cancel your ticket, please contact NS International Customer Service on +31 (0)30-7515222 (local rate).
Plan your trip
You can view alternative travel options in the NS International app or in the travel planner on our website.
Temporarily no train traffic through the Gotthard (train)tunnel in Switzerland.
Because of a derailment with a freight train on August 10 there is no train traffic possible through the Gotthard (train)tunnel.
It is forecast to last until September 2024.
Advice
Travel to and from Italy is only possible with a change in Chiasso except for a few direct trains between Zurich and Venice/Genoa.
Trains will be diverted, and extra travel time varies from 60 to 120 minutes.
Keep in mind the extra travel time for connections with Nightjet or ICE.
Security checks
Departure from Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels-Midi (TGV and ICE)
In order to ensure the smooth running of security checks, we advise you to be present on the platform 20 minutes before the departure of your train.
Disruptions in international train traffic today
Groningen - Leer.
Donderdag 1 februari 4:00 uur t/m zaterdag 14 december 23:59 uur.
Maintenance
Groningen - Leer.
When : Donderdag 1 februari 4:00 uur t/m zaterdag 14 december 23:59 uur.Limitations : Tussen Bad Nieuweschans en Weener rijden er bussen.
Delay : De extra reistijd kan oplopen tot 30 minuten.
Description :
- Stoptrein 20101-20178: Bad Nieuweschans-Weener rijdt niet.
National disruptions
Amsterdam-Utrecht-Eindhoven Centraal
Tussen Amsterdam Centraal en Eindhoven Centraal rijden er minder Intercity's door een defect spoor.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk - Hoorn Kersenboogerd.
Woensdag 20 maart 0:30 uur t/m woensdag 20 maart 2:00 uur.
Maintenance
Amsterdam Sloterdijk - Hoorn Kersenboogerd.
When : Woensdag 20 maart 0:30 uur t/m woensdag 20 maart 2:00 uur.Limitations : Tussen Zaandam en Hoorn rijden er bussen.
Delay : De extra reistijd is ongeveer 30 minuten.
Description :
- Intercity 2900-2999: Zaandam-Hoorn rijdt niet.
Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Breda.
Dinsdag 27 februari 16:45 uur t/m maandag 15 april 2:00 uur.
Maintenance
Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Breda.
When : Dinsdag 27 februari 16:45 uur t/m maandag 15 april 2:00 uur.Limitations : Tussen Amsterdam Centraal en Breda rijden er minder IC direct treinen.
Delay : De extra reistijd kan oplopen tot 30 minuten.
Advice : Plan uw reis in de app.
Description :
- Intercity direct 900-999: Amsterdam Centraal-Breda rijdt 1 maal per uur.
Frequently asked questions
Up until what time do the trains run?
How do I change or cancel my journey?
Will I get my money back if I am delayed?
This varies between train operators, but generally the following conditions apply:
- You are in possession of a valid ticket for the delayed train
- Your delay was more than 60 minutes
- The delay was not known when you bought the ticket
- Your journey was less than 3 months ago
For more information, please check request money back.