--- title: "Trains from Amsterdam to Brussels | EveryRail" description: "Direct Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal in 1h52, or Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid in just over two hours, up to 16 a day. Fares from €25." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/amsterdam-to-brussels/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Netherlands]()Amsterdam to Brussels by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Netherlands]()Amsterdam to Brussels by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Amsterdam to Brussels by train]() - [Stops]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Brussels]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Amsterdam to Brussels by train Direct Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal in 1h52, or Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid in just over two hours, up to 16 a day. Fares from €25. Origin [Amsterdam]() Destination [Brussels]() Main stations Amsterdam-Centraal to Bruxelles-Midi Countries [Netherlands](), [Belgium]() Two direct trains run from [Amsterdam]() to [Brussels]()-Midi, and they leave from different Amsterdam stations. Eurostar leaves from Amsterdam Centraal in 1h52. Eurocity Direct leaves from Amsterdam Zuid and takes just over two hours. ## Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal Eurostar is the quicker option, taking 1h52 from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, with departures every hour or two. Standard fares start at €29 one way. Tickets are sold in Standard, Plus and Premier. Arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before departure to find your platform. Luggage is two pieces plus one item of hand luggage in Standard and Plus, and three pieces plus hand luggage in Premier. There is no weight limit, but you must be able to lift your bags on and off the train yourself. ## Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid Eurocity Direct does not use Amsterdam Centraal. It leaves from Amsterdam Zuid, in the Zuidas business district, and reaches Brussels-Midi in just over two hours. Metro line 52 links Centraal to Zuid, so budget extra time if you are starting in the old centre. It runs up to 16 times a day and calls at Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam and Antwerpen-Centraal on the way. There are no seat reservations, so you take any free seat in the class you have paid for. Trains have Wi-Fi and a power socket at every seat. ## Which train to choose Take Eurostar from Centraal if you are staying in the centre or want the fastest ride. Take Eurocity Direct if you are near Zuid or Schiphol, or want more departures through the day. ## Tickets and fares Eurostar Standard starts at €29 one way, and Eurocity Direct starts at €25 (Saver). The Saver fare is the cheapest, has limited availability and is valid only on the train you choose. Full-Flex costs more, for example €66 from Amsterdam Zuid, and stays available until departure. Prices vary by date and class. ## Stops [![Map showing the location of Amsterdam-Centraal]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsAmsterdam-Centraalorigin in Amsterdam]()[![Map showing the location of Bruxelles-Midi]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsBruxelles-Mididestination in Brussels]() ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Eurostar]() Eurostar runs high-speed trains from London St Pancras to Paris (2 h 16 min), Brussels (1 h 53 min) and Amsterdam; London departures require border checks. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [NS]() NS runs the Netherlands' domestic Intercity and Sprinter network, while NS International connects Belgium, Germany and beyond; Eurostar requires reservations. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCB]() SNCB connects Belgium by domestic train. Go Pass 10 offers 10 journeys in Belgium for under-26s; Rail Pass offers 10 for travellers 26+, both valid for a year. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Brussels [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Brussels**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Brussels? Yes. Eurostar runs direct from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, and Eurocity Direct runs direct from Amsterdam Zuid to Brussels-Midi. ### Which Amsterdam station does Eurocity Direct leave from? Amsterdam Zuid, not Amsterdam Centraal. Metro line 52 connects the two stations. ### How long does the train from Amsterdam to Brussels take? Eurostar takes 1h52. Eurocity Direct takes just over two hours. ### How often do trains run from Amsterdam to Brussels? Eurostar runs every hour or two. Eurocity Direct runs up to 16 times a day. ### Do I need a seat reservation on Eurocity Direct? No. There are no seat reservations on Eurocity Direct, so you sit in any free seat in your ticket class. ### How much does a train from Amsterdam to Brussels cost? Eurostar Standard starts at €29 one way and Eurocity Direct at €25. On Eurocity Direct the Saver fare is limited and tied to one train, while Full-Flex is fully flexible. ### How early should I arrive for Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal? At least 20 minutes before departure for this route. ## More routes [![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Amsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.]()[![Bratislava Castle at sunset]()Amsterdam to Bratislava by trainAmsterdam to Bratislava takes about 12 hours 15 minutes with no direct service. Travel via Vienna by day or on ÖBB Nightjet, then take a regional train.]()[![Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the Danube]()Amsterdam to Budapest by trainThere is no direct Amsterdam to Budapest train; the fastest journey takes about 14 hours, or take the ÖBB Nightjet overnight to Vienna and continue to Budapest.]()[![Copenhagen waterfront with colourful historic buildings]()Amsterdam to Copenhagen by trainNo direct train: change in Hamburg and allow about 11 to 12 hours. An NS International ICE runs to Hamburg, then DSB and DB trains to Copenhagen.]()[![A yellow NS train at a platform in Eindhoven]()Amsterdam to Eindhoven by trainDirect NS Intercity trains reach Eindhoven Centraal from Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid in about 1 hour 20 minutes, with no change needed.]()[![Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftops]()Amsterdam to Florence by trainAmsterdam to Florence has no direct train; fastest trips take about 14 hours, but practical journeys take 18 hours or more and require at least two changes.]()[![Hamburg Hauptbahnhof's arched train shed and ICE platforms]()Amsterdam to Hamburg by trainAmsterdam to Hamburg takes about 5h15 with one change at Osnabrück; a direct ICE runs four times a day from 2 October 2026.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Amsterdam to Brussels | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Amsterdam to Brussels. Origin: Amsterdam. Destination: Brussels. Main stations: Amsterdam-Centraal to Bruxelles-Midi.", "about": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#traintrip" }, "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website" }, "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "url": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/", "dateModified": "2026-09-30T14:06:13.102Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "TrainTrip", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#traintrip", "departureStation": { "@type": "TrainStation", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/amsterdam-centraal/#trainstation", "url": "https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/amsterdam-centraal/", "name": "Amsterdam-Centraal" }, "arrivalStation": { "@type": "TrainStation", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/belgium/brussels/brussels-midi/#trainstation", "url": "https://everyrail.com/belgium/brussels/brussels-midi/", "name": "Bruxelles-Midi" }, "provider": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/eurostar/#organization", "name": "Eurostar", "url": "https://www.eurostar.com/" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/netherlands/ns/#organization", "name": "NS", "url": "https://www.ns.nl" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/belgium/sncb/#organization", "name": "SNCB", "url": "https://www.belgiantrain.be/en" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Brussels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Eurostar runs direct from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, and Eurocity Direct runs direct from Amsterdam Zuid to Brussels-Midi.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-1-acceptedAnswer-1", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-1", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which Amsterdam station does Eurocity Direct leave from?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Amsterdam Zuid, not Amsterdam Centraal. Metro line 52 connects the two stations.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-2-acceptedAnswer-2", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-2", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the train from Amsterdam to Brussels take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Eurostar takes 1h52. Eurocity Direct takes just over two hours.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-3-acceptedAnswer-3", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-3", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How often do trains run from Amsterdam to Brussels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Eurostar runs every hour or two. Eurocity Direct runs up to 16 times a day.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-4-acceptedAnswer-4", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-4", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need a seat reservation on Eurocity Direct?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. There are no seat reservations on Eurocity Direct, so you sit in any free seat in your ticket class.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-5-acceptedAnswer-5", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-5", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a train from Amsterdam to Brussels cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Eurostar Standard starts at €29 one way and Eurocity Direct at €25. On Eurocity Direct the Saver fare is limited and tied to one train, while Full-Flex is fully flexible.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-6-acceptedAnswer-6", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-6", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive for Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "At least 20 minutes before departure for this route.", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-7-acceptedAnswer-7", "inLanguage": "en" }, "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage-mainEntity-7", "inLanguage": "en" } ], "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#faqpage", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://everyrail.com/", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#breadcrumb-itemListElement-1" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Europe by train", "item": "https://everyrail.com/trains/", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#breadcrumb-itemListElement-2" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Netherlands", "item": "https://everyrail.com/netherlands/", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#breadcrumb-itemListElement-3" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Amsterdam to Brussels by train", "item": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/amsterdam-to-brussels/#breadcrumb-itemListElement-4" } ], "inLanguage": "en" } ] } ```