Intercity Brussels operates on the highspeed connection via Breda to Antwerp and Brussels. The connection via Breda ensures that Belgium can also be easily reached by train from the south of the Netherlands.
From various stations in the Netherlands you can find a connection to Intercity Brussels. If you are travelling from Utrecht you will only need to go to Rotterdam to catch the international Intercity to Belgium. Travelling from Brabant you can easily change trains in Breda to Belgian destinations.
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Train ticket prices for Intercity Brussels depend on the departure and arrival station and the time of booking and travel. The standard ticket (mid-flex fare) applies to a specific train. Do you want more flexibility? Then book the full-flex fare, this ticket is valid all day. You cannot reserve a seat. There are two types of fares.
Early Bird | 100% discount* combinated with Early Bird | |
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Amsterdam - Antwerp | € 21 | € 6 |
Rotterdam - Antwerp | € 14 | € 6 |
Breda - Antwerp | € 9,50 | € 6 |
Early Bird | 100% korting* combined with Early Bird | |
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Amsterdam - Brussels | € 25 | € 10,50 |
Rotterdam - Brussels | € 18 | € 10,50 |
Breda - Brussels | € 14 | € 10,50 |
Flex rate | 40% discount subscription | 100% discount subscription* | |
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Amsterdam - Antwerp | € 41,40 | € 29,50 | € 11,60 |
Rotterdam - Antwerp | € 27,20 | € 21 | € 11,60 |
Breda - Antwerp | € 16,60 | € 14,60 | € 11,60 |
* 40% & 100% discount only applies for the Dutch part of your trip.
Flex rate | 40% discount subscription* | 100% discount subscription* | |
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Amsterdam - Brussels | € 52,90 | € 41 | € 23,10 |
Rotterdam - Brussels | € 38,70 | € 29,70 | € 23,10 |
Breda - Brussels | € 26,10 | € 23,60 | € 23,10 |
Children from 4 to 11 years old travel for free with an adult (max. 4 children per adult) if you book a ticket online.
Passengers with an Intercity Brussels ticket can also travel with Intercity direct on the Amsterdam-Rotterdam route. You do not need a supplement; your international ticket for Intercity Brussels is sufficient.
A new railway track was built in Belgium in 2012. This track provides a better connection between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Antwerp and Liège. In order for this project to be feasible, passengers travelling to Brussels Airport - Zaventem pay a surcharge.
This surcharge is included in your ticket.
When you are travelling to Belgium with the regional trains via Maastricht or Roosendaal other fares apply. More information about regional trains
Intercity Brussels has 2 travel classes: 1st class and 2nd class. In 1st class, you will benefit from additional advantages, such as greater comfort and extra legroom.
Do you often travel to Belgium? With NS Flex Traject Vrij in combination with a foreign subscription is something for you. With NS Flex Traject Vrij it is possible to buy off the Dutch part of your route. With this subscription you can travel unlimited on a fixed route in the Netherlands up to the border with Belgium.
NS Flex Traject Vrij is available to or from the following border points:
There are electrical outlets in 1st class, usually in the ceiling above the seats.
You are advised to only take luggage that you can easily carry on board and that can be placed in the storage spaces provided. Small-sized luggage can be placed in the luggage racks above the seats and there are special spaces between the seats for the larger luggage items.
To take your bicycle, you need an international bicycle ticket for the price of € 12 per single journey. Here you find the conditions for taking your bicycle on the Intercity Brussels:
Please note: you can book your bike ticket to and from Belgium online. For certain stations and routes in Belgium, it is not possible to take a bicycle: to/from Brussels Central, Brussels Congres and Brussel Kapellekerk.
There is no catering present on board Intercity Brussels.
Small pets transported in a cage, bag or basket (maximum dimension 30x30x55 cm) may travel for free in the Netherlands. Obviously, this does also apply to guide dogs as these may travel for free and are not obligated to wear a muzzle. A guide rate ticket is needed for a guide dog.
Is your dog too big then it should always be kept on a leash, wear a muzzle and have a valid ticket. You can also purchase a ticket for a dog at one of the self-service ticket machines. A ticket between the Netherlands and Belgium costs € 6, one way. In Belgium is a ticket € 3.
There is no WiFi on board Intercity Brussel.
What does it cost to travel with children? Can I bring a stroller on board? May children walk about and play? Read all the practical information about travelling with children
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can get a free drink and stay comfortably at an NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol and Rotterdam.
Recently, Wouter became an engine driver for Intercity Brussels. The work is nice and we are a close-knit team.