Brussels - Schiphol
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€25*
Travel time
1:40
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11 months in advance
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Head straight from Brussels to Schiphol by trainBrussels-Paris by train

Want to travel directly from Brussels to Schiphol? Eurocity Direct or Eurostar are the perfect choices. Both trains take you right to the foot of the airport in no time at all and without any changes, so you arrive straight at the terminal. Whichever train you choose, you’ll start your journey relaxed and hassle-free.
7 - 8 November: itinerary restrictions for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct (diverted via Roosendaal)

Due to planned engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, resulting in the following itinerary restrictions:

  • EuroCity trains will operate between Brussels and Roosendaal only (instead of Rotterdam). Substitution buses will shuttle between Noorderkempen and Breda. EuroCity passengers can use domestic trains operated by NS between Roosendaal and their final destination in the Netherlands.
  • Most Eurocity Direct trains will operate between Brussels and Breda only (instead of Amsterdam). Only 5 Eurocity Direct trains a day will continue from Breda to Amsterdam Central (instead of Amsterdam Zuid). They will be diverted via 's Hertogenbosch and Utrecht, and they will not be calling at Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport. Eurocity Direct passengers can use domestic trains operated by NS between Breda and their final destination in the Netherlands.

The schedules shown in our journey planner are already taking these changes into account.

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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

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 28 and Sunday 29 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. 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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Travel straight with Eurocity Direct or EurostarEurocity Direct or Eurostar?

To travel from Brussels to Schiphol Airport, you can choose between Eurocity Direct and Eurostar. Both trains run frequently every day; they differ only in journey time, price and on-board services.

  • Eurocity Direct takes you there several times a day in 1 hour 59 minutes from €25*
  • Eurostar takes you there several times a day in 1 hour 40 minutes from €29*
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A connection in Belgium? Consider the Connection ticket!

Do you travel to or from another Belgian location than Brussels, Liège or Antwerp? Just enter your actual departure or arrival station and we'll automatically suggest the Connection ticket in addition to your Eurostar ticket. It allows you to take any domestic SNCB train to or from Brussels-Midi, Antwerp-Central and Liège-Guillemins (your departure or arrival station for Eurostar).

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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. For most international trains, bookings can be made 4 months before the date of travel. For journeys on the ICE, bookings can be made from 180 days before the departure date. For TGV INOUI, at some times of the year, bookings may be available as early as 9 months before departure (early sales). For Eurostar, bookings can be made from 7 to 12 months before departure depending on the time of year.

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