To Brussels by train
To Brussels with Thalys or regular trains
- Price 2nd class from € 29 to € 70
- Price 1st class from € 49 to € 110
- Travel time Amsterdam - Brussel: 1:49
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Cheap tickets to Brussels
From the Randstad Holland you can travel in just a few hours to Brussels with the train. Fast and in comfort with Thalys or with the international Intercity service to our Southern neighbours! Thalys tickets can be purchased three months before departure, the earlier you book, the lower the price.
For other train services to Belgium (international Intercity and all-stations service) you can book your ticket up until the day of departure. The cheaper tickets are:
A Super Day Return Belgium is valid for just one day. Travel is permitted after 09.00 hrs on Mondays through Fridays and the entire day on weekends, on certain national holidays and in July and August.
A Weekend Return is valid Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In weekends such as Easter, Ascension Day and Pentecost, the weekends are extended to include those national holidays. More about ticket prices to Brussels
Your trip to Brussels
Want to take a city trip to Brussels or need to go there on business? With Thalys you can travel from Amsterdam Central directly to Brussels, where you get off in the very heart of the city. From The Hague (Den Haag HS) there are 8 Intercity services that run directly to Brussels, in the weekend this train runs till Antwerp Central.
For a complete overview, please consult the international itinerary planner. Please also check the latest international travel updates shortly before embarking on your journey.
Overview travel times to Brussels with Thalys
| Route | Travel time | Change trains |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam-Brussels | 1:49 | 0 |
| Schiphol-Brussels | 1:34 | 0 |
| Rotterdam-Brussels | 1:10 | 0 |
| Utrecht-Brussels | 2:06 | 1 |
Overview travel times to Brussels with Intercity
| Route | Travel time | Change trains* |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam-Brussels | 2:47 | 1 |
| Schiphol-Brussels | 2:33 | 1 |
| Rotterdam-Brussels | 1:47 | 0 |
| Utrecht-Brussels | 2:40 | 1 |
* In the weekend this train terminates at Antwerp Central, where you can catch another train to Brussels.
Price train tickets to Brussels
There are different prices for Thalys train tickets to Brussels; it depends on the following:
- If you want to travel to Brussels with Thalys or the regular train service.
- How early you book your ticket. And the availability of certain tickets.
- The amount of flexibility to re-book or cancel your ticket.
Tickets of Intercity and all-station services have a fixed rate and are not dependant on the moment of booking or the availability of tickets.
Find train ticketsThalys fares
The prices of train tickets to Paris are divided into 3 categories. A complete overview of the fares and condition can be found on the Thalys Fares page.
The main conditions are listed below:
NO-FLEX
- Cheapest tickets
- Re-booking not possible
- Limited availability
Price
Thalys 2nd class: € 29 - € 45
Thalys 1st class: n.a.
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SEMI-FLEX
- Can be altered once
- 50% refund
- Sufficient availability
Price
Thalys 2nd class: € 55 - € 79
Thalys 1st class: € 49 - € 89
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FLEX
- No costs for changing ticket
- No costs for cancellation
- Always available
Price
Thalys 2nd class: n.a.
Thalys 1st class: € 109
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Fares Intercity to Brussels
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| full price | discount NS route | free travel NS route | full fare | discount NS route | free travel NS route | |
| One-way | € 36 | € 28 | € 16 | € 58.40 | € 44.90 | € 24.60 |
| Return | € 72 | € 56 | € 32 | € 117 | € 89.80 | € 49.20 |
| Day return | € 46.40 | € 46.40 | € 22.40 | € 75 | € 75 | € 34.40 |
| Weekend return | € 43.20 | € 43.20 | € 19.20 | € 70.20 | € 70.20 | € 29.60 |
Prices when travelling from Amsterdam Centraal.
Find train ticketsExtra comfort: travel 1st class
Treat yourself to some extra comfort with Thalys's Comfort 1 (1st class).
- Comfortbale seats with plenty of leg room
- Free WiFi
- Free catering served at your seat
Brussels: Europe's beautiful capital
Europe's capital, Brussels, has so much to offer, like the beautiful main square with its old guild houses and plenty of terraces and cafes where you can drink a Belgian beer. Enjoy the many tourist attractions like Manneken Pis, the Atomium and many museums. You can also enjoy shopping or in the evening the bustling nightlife. By train you can travel from the Randstad to the heart of Brussels in two hours.
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