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Brussels to Schiphol Train Tickets & Timetable

Eurocity Direct runs from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport via Antwerpen-Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal, with approximately 16 departures daily in each direction. Allow around 2 hours for the direct journey, checking the dated timetable for exact timings and engineering changes. First and second class are available without seat reservations. Discounted advance fares and flexible fares differ, so check the search results for the current Brussels - Schiphol price rather than assuming a fixed tariff. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Easter, summer holidays and Christmas.

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Seats

Brussels

Schiphol

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

2h 10m

09:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9397

from

69 USD

2h 10m, Direct

06:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

09:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

from

69 USD

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9397

08:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

2h 10m

11:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9309

from

192 USD

2h 10m, Direct

08:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

11:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

from

192 USD

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9309

Day trains

13:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

2h 10m

16:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9339

from

237 USD

2h 10m, Direct

13:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

16:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

from

237 USD

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9339

15:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

2h 10m

18:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9351

from

167 USD

2h 10m, Direct

15:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

18:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

from

167 USD

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9351

Evening trains

20:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

2h 10m

23:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9381

from

192 USD

2h 10m, Direct

20:53

BrusselsBruxelles-Midi

23:03

SchipholSchiphol Airport

from

192 USD

Direct

High-speed

EUROSTAR 9381

First train

05:53

Last train

21:53

Travel duration

1h 41m

Daily departures

Departure station

Brussels

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Schiphol

Ticket price

$33

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Brussels to Schiphol Route Overview

This cross-border route ends beneath Schiphol's terminal complex, not in central Amsterdam. Eurocity Direct continues to Amsterdam Zuid rather than Amsterdam Centraal, so airport passengers should leave at Schiphol Airport. Seats are unreserved, including in first class. Allow a separate airport check-in buffer: the train arrival time is not your flight boarding time.

Travel time

1h 41m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 37m

Longest trip

2h 40m

Brussels

Brussels combines the Grand-Place's guild houses with the European Quarter. Direct Schiphol trains depart from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid, also called Brussels South, not Bruxelles-Central.

Bruxelles-Nord

Brussels-North, Rue d'Aerschot - Aarschotstraat, Brabant Quarter, Schaerbeek - Schaarbeek, Brussels-Capital, 1030, Belgium

Bruxelles-Midi

Brussels-Midi, Galerie M - M-galerij, Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis, Brussels-Capital, 1060, Belgium

Brussels

Station

Bruxelles-Central

Brussels-Central, Galerie Horta - Hortagalerij, Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, Pentagon, Brussels, Brussels-Capital, 1000, Belgium

1h 41m

Schiphol

Schiphol is Amsterdam's airport, situated outside the city in Haarlemmermeer. Schiphol Airport railway station sits beneath Schiphol Plaza, with escalators and lifts to the terminal.

Schiphol Airport (AMS, Amsterdam)

Schiphol Airport, Vertrekpassage, Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands, 1118 AX, Netherlands

Available Ticket Classes

Eurocity Direct offers second class with 2+2 seating and first class with 2+1 seating. Neither class has seat reservations, and first class does not include an airline-style check-in service. Saver and flexible products describe ticket conditions, not additional carriage classes.

from

$50

Eurostar Standard

from

$109

Eurostar Plus

from

$236

Eurostar Premier

Practical Information for Eurocity Direct Travelers

On Brussels - Schiphol Eurocity Direct trains, you carry and store your own luggage. Your airline's checked-baggage allowance does not create extra space or a checked-baggage service on the train.

Luggage Allowance

Bring luggage you can carry yourself and place in the designated spaces on Eurocity Direct. Keep doors, aisles and seats clear; check current conditions before travelling with unusually large airport baggage.

Storage Facilities

Eurocity Direct's ICNG trains have overhead shelves and luggage areas for larger cases. Keep valuables with you and prepare your bags before the Schiphol Airport stop.

Special Items

Do not assume a standard bicycle is accepted on Eurocity Direct. Check the current bicycle rules before booking; packed folding bicycles and instruments must meet the applicable conditions and fit without obstructing passengers.

Average rating & reviews

4.7

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Brussels to Schiphol Map

The route runs north from Brussels South through Antwerp, crosses the Belgian-Dutch border on HSL 4/HSL-Zuid, and serves Rotterdam Centraal before Schiphol Airport. Between Rotterdam and Schiphol it uses the high-speed corridor through the Groene Hart tunnel. Approaching Schiphol, the railway descends beneath the airport. Eurocity Direct does not serve Breda on this direct routing.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

EUROSTAR

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 40m

Price from

$33

Departures

263

Rating

Eurocity Direct links Brussels South directly with the station beneath Schiphol's terminal, rather than requiring an airport transfer at the Brussels end. Roughly hourly departures provide more choices than a single flight connection. Coaches take longer and their airport stops should be checked carefully; flights require reaching Brussels Airport and completing airport formalities. Electric rail generally has lower emissions per passenger than flying this short international sector.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 41m

$33-$187

Bus

Apprx.

4h 0m

Flight

Apprx.

55m

Cities at Both Ends

Brussels' Grand-Place reflects the city's merchant and guild history; its European Quarter houses EU institutions. Trains leave from Brussels South. Schiphol is an airport location rather than a separate city destination: its station lies beneath Schiphol Plaza in Haarlemmermeer, with onward trains into Amsterdam.

Brussels

The heart of Europe, where historic squares meet cosmopolitan charm and cultural richness.

FAQ about the Brussels - Schiphol Route

How much is the train from Brussels to Schiphol?

Eurocity Direct has discounted advance tickets and more flexible products, not one universal Brussels - Schiphol fare. Second-class Saver tickets are generally the lower-priced option when available. Check the search page for a verified quote for your date. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does Brussels to Schiphol take, and how fast is the train?

Allow around 2 hours on a direct Eurocity Direct train. ICNG trains can reach 200 km/h (124 mph) on suitable sections, not throughout the journey. Exact fastest and latest arrivals depend on the dated timetable; connecting itineraries via Rotterdam can take longer.

How do I book Brussels to Schiphol train tickets?

Search Rail Monsters or its iOS and Android apps for Brussels South to Schiphol Airport. Choose a direct Eurocity Direct departure, review first- or second-class conditions, and leave enough time before your flight. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead. A ticket does not reserve an individual seat.

Do rail passes cover Brussels to Schiphol?

A Belgium-only domestic ticket or pass does not cover the full journey into the Netherlands. Interrail and Eurail passes valid in both Belgium and the Netherlands cover Eurocity Direct without a seat reservation or international journey supplement; a Netherlands-only or Belgium-only pass needs additional coverage for the other country. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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