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 With the EuroCity train, of course. 

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EuroCity: cheap train tickets between Brussels, Breda and RotterdamEuroCity: info & tickets

EuroCity trains provide a flexible daily service between Belgium and the Netherlands. They take you from Brussels to Rotterdam (and vice versa) several times a day, with stops en route in cities such as Antwerp, Mechelen and Breda.

From Breda and Rotterdam stations, you can catch an easy connection and travel to other destinations in the Netherlands.


EuroCity: the most affordable way to travel to RotterdamAdvantages EuroCity

  • Optimal frequency: 16 InterCity trains connect Brussels/Antwerp with Rotterdam/Amsterdam every day.
  • Attractive prices vary according to the flexibility of the ticket and the number of passengers. Can be combined with national discount (for ie. large families) for the Belgian part of the journey.
  • Children under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult (max. 4 children per adult).
  • Young people aged 12 to 25 benefit from a special fare.
  • Numerous connections in Breda and Rotterdam to all parts of the Netherlands.

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11 October (from 10 pm) to 12 October: alternative train service in Belgium11 October (from 10 pm) to 12 October: strike in Belgium

Update 9 October, 2 pm

Due to announced strike, fewer trains will be operating on the Belgian rail network from Sunday 11 October (10 pm - CET) to Monday 11 October 2026 included.

An alternative train service will be drawn up based on available train staff. All details on this alternative train service will be available 24h in advance on www.belgiantrain.be.

Please take this alternative train service into account if you need to take a domestic connection in Belgium before or after an international train journey, or if you need to take our regional trains just across the border (Roosendaal, Maastricht, Aachen, Luxembourg, Lille or Maubeuge).

More details about international trains:

Eurostar:

Most Eurostar trains operate normally. Please check Eurostar's timetables.

ICE, TGV INOUI and OUIGO 

All ICE, TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains to and from Belgium operate normally.

EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam)

On Monday 12 October, 12 trains out of 16 will operate in each direction.
The following trains are cancelled:

  • 9227: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 09:44 - Rotterdam CS 11:50
  • 9243: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 13:44 - Rotterdam CS 15:50
  • 9255: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 16:44 - Rotterdam CS 18:50
  • 9271: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 20:44 - Rotterdam CS 22:50
  • 9220: Rotterdam CS 09:09 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 11:17
  • 9248: Rotterdam CS 16:09 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 18:17
  • 9256: Rotterdam CS 18:09 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 20:17
  • 9268: Rotterdam CS 21:09 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 23:17

Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam)

On Monday 12 October, 8 trains out of 16 circulent will operate from Belgium to the Netherlands and 9 trains out of 16 will operate from the Netherlands to Belgium.
However, please note that most of them will only operate between Brussels and Rotterdam.
The following trains are cancelled:

  • 9523: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 06:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 08:56
  • 9527: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 07:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 09:56
  • 9531: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 08:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 10:56
  • 9535: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 09:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 11:56
  • 9555: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 14:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 16:56
  • 9559: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 15:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 17:56
  • 9563: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 16:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 18:56
  • 9567: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 17:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 19:56
  • 9536: Amsterdam Zuid 12:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 14:11
  • 9540: Amsterdam Zuid 13:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 15:11
  • 9544: Amsterdam Zuid 14:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 16:11
  • 9548: Amsterdam Zuid 15:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 17:11
  • 9564: Amsterdam Zuid 19:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 21:11
  • 9568: Amsterdam Zuid 20:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 22:11
  • 9572: Amsterdam Zuid 21:03 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 23:11

Besides, Eurocity Direct 9512 (departing from Amsterdam Zuid 06:03) will terminate in Antwerpen-Centraal instead of Brussels.

Validity of tickets for EuroCity & Eurocity Direct:

  • During the period of the strike, the validity of Saver tickets is not restricted to the train and time mentioned on the ticket. 
  • Your ticket is valid from 1 day before up to 1 day after their validity date, allowing you to anticipate or postpone your journey if necessary.
  • Tickets for the EuroCity & Eurocity Direct are exceptionally valid on local trains via Roosendaal. 
  • If you prefer not to travel, your ticket is fully refundable.

Nightjet

The Vienna-Brussels train departing on Sunday night (11 October) will terminate in Cologne. The Brussels-Vienna train departing on Monday night (12 October) will depart from Cologne. Between Brussels/Liège and Cologne, Nightjet passengers can use the ICE trains. 

Please check this page regularly for further updates.

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17 - 18 October: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

Due to engineering works on the Belgian and Dutch railway networks, the EuroCity and Eurocity Direct will follow an adapted schedule and itinerary on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026.

  • EuroCity trains (Brussels-Rotterdam) will not stop at Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Antwerpen-Centraal (but will have their usual stop at Antwerpen-Berchem), and will follow an adapted schedule.
  • Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Antwerpen-Centraal and Amsterdam Zuid (except for early 9523 train that will depart from Brussels and the late 9572 train that will arrive in Brussels). Between Antwerp and Brussels, passengers can make use of SNCB trains, which will follow an adapted schedule and/or itinerary.

The timetables shown in our journey planner already take these changes into account.

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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.
  • Eurocity Direct trains will operate between Brussels and Breda only (instead of Amsterdam. Eurocity Direct passengers can use domestic trains operated by NS between Breda and their final destination in the Netherlands.

Please check the updated schedules later on.

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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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EuroCity's leading direct routesDirect routes

Brussels - Rotterdam Direct train 2:06
from € 13.20 *
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Brussels - Breda Direct train 1:34
from € 8.50 *
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Antwerp - Rotterdam Direct train 0:42
from € 10.10 *
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Antwerp - Breda Direct train 0:42
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The differences between EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trainsEuroCity or Eurocity Direct?

We have briefly reviewed the EuroCity offerings between Belgium and the Netherlands for you. How does the EuroCity (Rotterdam) differ from the Eurocity Direct? Which one should you choose for your next journey? Find out below.

 

EuroCity
The most affordable way to get to Breda and Rotterdam
From Brussels-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal.
Stopovers in Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, Brussels-Airport Zaventem, Mechelen, Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerpen-Centraal, Noorderkempen and Breda.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via conventional railway line between Brussels and Antwerp; via high-speed line between Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 2h07.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 13,10*.
Prices vary according to the flexibility of the ticket and the occupancy rate. The Flex fare can be combined with Belgian reduction cards (e.g. Train+) for the Belgian part of the journey.
Eurocity Direct
The fast and flexible way to get to the Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam.
From Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Zuid.
Stopovers in Antwerpen-Centraal, Schiphol and Rotterdam Centraal.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via high-speed lines on the entire route.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 1h30.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 20*.
Prices vary according to ticket flexibility and occupancy.

Frequent questions about the EuroCity trainQuestions about EuroCity

Do I have to reserve my seat on the EuroCity and on the Eurocity Direct?Do I have to reserve my seat?
Is my ticket for the EuroCity or Eurocity Direct valid at any time of day?Is my ticket valid at any time of day?
I have a ticket for the Eurocity Direct. Is it also valid on a EuroCity train?Is my ticket for the Eurocity Direct also valid on the EuroCity?
From what age do children have to pay?
Can I take my bike on the Eurocity Direct and on the EuroCity train?Can I take my bike on the train?
Other frequent questions

Inspiration for your trip to the Netherlands

Windmills in Rotterdam
An eco-friendly trip to Rotterdam
Breda
City in the spotlight: Breda
Discover the Dutch Hanseatic cities along the IJssel by train
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