To Amsterdam?

By train, of course.

To Amsterdam?

By train, of course.

Eurocity Direct Promo

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2nd class Saver tickets sold at reduced prices from Monday 9 November to Friday 27 November 2026.
For travel with Eurocity Direct from Monday 16 November 2026 to Thursday 25 March 2027.
Must be purchased at least 7 days before travel.

Fares per person each way:
- Antwerpen-Centraal - Amsterdam Zuid: €16
- Antwerpen-Centraal - Schiphol Airport: €16
- Antwerpen-Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal: €12
- Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Amsterdam Zuid: €19
- Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Schiphol Airport: €19
- Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Rotterdam Centraal: €15
Limited availability. The number of available promo tickets varies depending on train occupancy (more promotional seats available for travel from mid-December onwards and outside peak times).
Ticket only valid on the Eurocity Direct train selected at the time of purchase. If you have a connecting train in the Netherlands before or after the Eurocity Direct, you can take any NS train on the itinerary covered by your ticket.
Free exchange allowed until 1 day before departure.
Refund allowed until 1 day before departure with a cancellation fee of €5.

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Applicable discounts

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Train+ (SNCB)

With Train+ you enjoy discounts during off-peak times, weekends and public holidays and capped fares on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains (not on high speed trains).

Preferential Reimbursement (SNCB)

If you're a beneficiary of Preferential Reimbursement, you get 40% discount on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains.

100% discount Belgium (SNCB)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Unlimited Season Ticket or token for free transport on the Belgian rail network (visual impaired travellers, parliament members, police in uniform etc.) do not pay for the Belgian part of international journeys with conventional trains.

40% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), holders of some types of NS season tickets 40% discount on the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains.

100% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), some types of NS season tickets cover the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains. Holders of a pass valid on the Dutch network also travel for free in the Netherlands (except on Eurostar).

100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Network Railcard or token for free transport in 1st class on the Luxembourg rail network do not have to pay for the Luxembourg part of an international journey with conventional trains (in 2nd class, free travel in Luxembourg applies to everyone).

Frequent Pass (Eurostar)

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Premium Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Premium Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions in Premium between Brussels and Paris.

Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

For travellers aged 12 to 27. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

For travellers aged 60 or more. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

Offers 45% discount in 1st class and 60% discount in 2nd class on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)

Discount children aged 4 to 11 years old who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Avantage or Carte Liberté (max. accompanying children per card holder).

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The Swiss Half Fare travelcard (SBB-CFF-FFS) offers 50% discount in Switzerland (not valid on TGV Lyria)

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Travel to Amsterdam by train

Visit Amsterdam and be surprised by the artistic heritage, the extensive network of canals and the narrow façade houses of the bustling capital of the Netherlands.

Both Eurostar and Eurocity Direct take you to Amsterdam at high speed, but arrive at different stations. With Eurostar, you get off at Amsterdam Centraal, located in the city centre. EuroCity Direct, however, serves Amsterdam Zuid station in the booming Zuidas business area.

Travel update

14 - 15 November: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

Due to simultaneous works on the Belgian and Dutch rail networks, the EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains will be diverted via Roosendaal and subject to itinerary restrictions on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026:

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels Nord/Noord (instead of Brussels Midi/Zuid) and Breda (instead of Rotterdam) and will follow an adapted schedule. only the earliest and latest trains of the day will depart or terminate at Brussels Midi/Zuid. You can use Belgian and Dutch domestic trains to reach your final destination.
Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Antwerp (instead of Brussels) and Amsterdam Zuid.
You can use domestic trains operated by SNCB-NMBS between Brussels and Antwerp. These trains will follow an adapted schedule as well.

Our journey planner already takes these changes into account.

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21 - 22 November: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

Due to simultaneous works on the Belgian and Dutch rail networks, the EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains will be subject to itinerary restrictions on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026:

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels Nord/Noord (instead of Brussels Midi/Zuid) and Rotterdam and will follow an adapted schedule. Only the earliest and latest trains of the day will depart or terminate at Brussels Midi/Zuid. Besides, the EuroCity trains will not be calling at Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Mechelen. You can use Belgian domestic trains between Brussels Nord/Noord and Brussels Midi/Zuid.
Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Antwerp (instead of Brussels) and Amsterdam Central (instead of Amsterdam Zuid). Between Rotterdam and Amsterdam, they will be diverted via Gouda and will not be calling at Schiphol Airport.
You can use domestic connections of the Belgian and/or Dutch networks to complete your journey.

Our journey planner already takes these changes into account.

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28 - 29 November: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels Nord/Noord (instead of Brussels Midi/Zuid) and Breda (instead of Rotterdam) and will follow an adapted schedule. Only the earliest and latest trains of the day will depart or terminate at Brussels Midi/Zuid. Besides, they will not be calling at Brussels Airport Zaventem and Mechelen. You can use connecting trains of the Belgian and Dutch domestic networks to complete your journey.
Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Antwerp (instead of Brussels) and Amsterdam Zuid.
You can use domestic trains operated by SNCB-NMBS between Brussels and Antwerp. These trains will follow an adapted schedule as well.

Our journey planner already takes these changes into account.

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6 - 7 December: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

Due to engineering works on the Belgian rail network, the EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains will be subject to the following itinerary restrictions on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2026:

EuroCity trains will follow an adapted schedule and will not be calling at Mechelen.
Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Antwerp (instead of Brussels) and Amsterdam Zuid. You can use domestic trains operated by SNCB-NMBS between Brussels and Antwerp. These trains will follow an adapted schedule as well.

Our journey planner already takes these changes into account.

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