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Brussels → Amsterdam · Eurostar direct · IC
Brussels → Amsterdam
Europe’s easiest cross-border hop: Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraum in under two hours by direct Eurostar, with a slower and cheaper plain IC train as a fallback for flexible plans.
1h 50 / 3h 15Duration
0Transfers
6×CO₂ vs flying
From €30Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€18–45
Booked this week€45–95
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels → Amsterdam | Eurostar direct | 1h 50 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
The direct IC train (no reservations) is the budget traveller’s secret — same seats, half the price.
Brussels-Midi is a 6-minute train ride or 25-minute walk from the Grand Place.
Combined with Eurostar to London, Brussels is the hinge of a three-country day.