The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 34 trains that leave Brussels-Central for Amsterdam Centraal every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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844210:323h33Brussels-Central14:05Amsterdam Centraal£371One-way3 changes
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955915:033h06Brussels-Central18:09Amsterdam Centraal£431One-way2 changes
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825414:033h06Brussels-Central17:09Amsterdam Centraal£431One-way2 changes
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823810:033h06Brussels-Central13:09Amsterdam Centraal£431One-way2 changes
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954311:033h06Brussels-Central14:09Amsterdam Centraal£431One-way2 changes
935115:531h40Brussels-Midi17:33Schiphol Airport£861One-way0 changes
943913:531h40Brussels-Midi15:33Schiphol Airport£861One-way0 changes
938120:531h40Brussels-Midi22:33Schiphol Airport£861One-way0 changes
936317:531h40Brussels-Midi19:33Schiphol Airport£1081One-way0 changes
946317:531h40Brussels-Midi19:33Schiphol Airport£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £167.
Distance: 175 km
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£42 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £529 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal trains for today, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2344+ 9387 | 21:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4542+ 9583+ 8282 | 21:37 Brussels-Central | 2h32 | 0:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
520+ 2992 · 3020+ 32290 | 22:01 Brussels-Central | 10h34 | 8:35 Amsterdam Centraal | 5 changes | |
| Saturday 6 June | |||||
3305+ 9397 | 6:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 8:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3106+ 9527+ 8226 | 7:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 10:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3107+ 9531+ 8230 | 8:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 11:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3307+ 9309 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 10:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3108+ 9535+ 8234 | 9:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 12:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3308+ 9415 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3308+ 9315 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3109+ 9539+ 8238 | 10:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 13:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3309+ 1849+ 9231+ 8442 | 10:32 Brussels-Central | 3h33 | 14:05 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
3110+ 9543+ 8242 | 11:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 14:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:03 Brussels-Central | 2h17 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3111+ 8246+ 9547 | 12:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 15:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9551+ 8250 | 13:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 16:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:03 Brussels-Central | 2h17 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3312+ 9439 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3312+ 9339 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9339 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 15:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9339 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9439 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9439 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 15:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3113+ 9555+ 8254 | 14:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 17:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3114+ 9559+ 8258 | 15:03 Brussels-Central | 3h06 | 18:09 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
3314+ 9351 | 15:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9351 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 17:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9351 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3316+ 9363 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3316+ 9463 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9463 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 19:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9363 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9363 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 19:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9463 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3319+ 9381 | 20:32 Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9381 | 20:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 22:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9381 | 20:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 22:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Trains from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 3:49 |
Last train 22:53 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal trainsNS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Amsterdam Centraal from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels-Central and Amsterdam Centraal
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
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