To Amsterdam?
 By train, of course. 
To Amsterdam?
 By train, of course. 
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Amsterdam by train: info and tickets

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

Whichever train you choose, book your tickets easily with SNCB-NMBS International.


Eurocity Direct or Eurostar? Compare all offers from Belgium

Eurocity Direct Eurostar
Time Travel time
1h59 from Brussels 1h50 from Brussels
Frequency Frequency
16 trains/day up to 16 trains/day
Price Price
from €25* from €29*
Stops Stops
Brussels-Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, Rotterdam CS, Schiphol AIrport, Amsterdam Zuid Brussels-Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, Rotterdam CS, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal
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Free for children < 12 years with adult (max. 4/traveller) All tickets are exchangeable up to 1 hour before departure
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Brussels - Amsterdam Direct train 1:59
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Antwerp - Amsterdam Direct train 1:20
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Paris - Amsterdam Direct train 3:16
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Cologne - Amsterdam Direct train 2:39
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15 - 16 November: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct diverted via Roosendaal

Due to engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, resulting in longer journey times.

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam) and will not serve the station of Noorderkempen. Substitution buses will shuttle between Breda and Noorderkempen.

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29-30 November: route restrictions for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct due to works in the Netherlands

Due to planned engineering works on the dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November.

Consequently, their route will be restricted as follow: 

  • EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam).
  • Eurocity Direct trains will operate between Brussels and Rotterdam Central (instead of Amsterdam Zuid).

From Breda or Rotterdam, you can use onward trains operated by NS (Dutch railways) to your final destination in the Netherlands.

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Additional info

Access gates
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Discover how you can open the ticket access gates at Brussels Airport and all Dutch stations by using your train ticket.
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Local connection in Belgium?
Are you travelling from a Belgian station other than Brussels-Midi? With the Connection ticket you can book your international train and your local connection in Belgium in one go.
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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Eurostar, TGV INOUI and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure. On ICE trains, booking is possible as early as 180 days before departure, and on Eurostar, booking is possible from min. 157 and max. 277 days before departure, depending on the time of the year.).

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