Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£75
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 17 Sept
22
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 22 trains from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi, including 21 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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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9540
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9370Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £418.
Distance: 166 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £418 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average £35.
A coach is £230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average £243.
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 41m.
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9512 | 6:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 8:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
1812+ 9310 | 6:21 Schiphol Airport | 1h45 | 8:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
9516 | 7:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 9:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9316 | 7:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 9:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9416 | 7:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 9:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9520 | 8:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 10:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9322 | 8:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 10:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9524 | 9:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 11:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9328 | 9:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 11:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9528 | 10:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 12:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9532 | 11:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 13:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9340 | 11:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 13:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9536 | 12:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 14:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9540 | 13:12 Schiphol Airport | 1h59 | 15:11 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9352 | 13:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 15:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9364 | 15:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 17:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9370 | 16:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 18:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9376 | 17:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 19:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9476 | 17:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 19:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9382 | 18:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 20:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9388 | 19:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 21:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
9398 | 21:27 Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 23:06 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:47, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 3:47 |
Last train 20:11 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi 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 Brussels-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi trains use the Amsterdam Zuid to Bruxelles-Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Schiphol Airport and Brussels-Midi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Schiphol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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