Spring city trip to the Netherlands? 
 With Eurocity Direct, of course. 

 Spring city trip to the Netherlands? 
 With Eurocity Direct, of course. 
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Eurocity Direct: fast train between Brussels, Schiphol and Amsterdam

The new Eurocity Direct trains ensure a daily and swift connection between Belgium and the Netherlands. They take you at high speed from Brussels to Amsterdam. You will reach the Dutch capital in about 2 hours, with stops in Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport along the way. After Amsterdam, the Eurocity Direct continues to Almere and Lelystad.

Whether you are planning a (day) trip to Rotterdam or Amsterdam, need to catch a flight at Schiphol or cross the border for business purposes regularly, these trains will get you to your destination with ease.

Attention: Eurocity Direct doesn't serve Amsterdam Central but Amsterdam Zuid station, located in the Zuidas (Amsterdam's main business area). From this station, you can easily reach the city centre by metro or bus. More about Amsterdam Zuid >

Eurocity Direct: the most practical option to travel to AmsterdamAdvantages Eurocity Direct

  • High frequency: 16 Eurocity Direct trains connect Brussels with Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam daily.
  • Fast connection thanks to limited number of stops.
  • Interesting fare range whether you value flexibility or a competitive price.
  • Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult (max. 4 children per traveller).

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14 April (from 10 pm) and 15 April: strike in Belgium

Update 14/4, 10 am

Due to a strike, the rail service on the Belgian rail network will be limited from Monday 14 April (10 pm) to Tuesday 15 April 2025 included.

An alternative train service has been drawn up based on available train staff. Take this alternative train service into account if you need to take a domestic connection in Belgium before or after your international train journey, or if you need to take our regional trains shortly across the border (Roosendaal, Maastricht, Aachen, Luxembourg, Lille or Maubeuge). More details on this alternative train service are available on www.belgiantrain.be.

All TGV INOUI, Eurostar, OUIGO and ICE trains operate normally. However, several EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains that connect Belgium and The Netherlands are cancelled on Tuesday 15/4.

EuroCity: 12 trains out of 16 will operate in each direction. Cancelled trains:

  • 9227: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 09:44 - Rotterdam CS 11:50
  • 9243: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 13:44 - Rotterdam CS 15:50
  • 9255: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 16:44 - Rotterdam CS 18:50
  • 9271: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 20:44 - Rotterdam CS 22:50
  • 9220: Rotterdam CS 09:09 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 11:17
  • 9248: Rotterdam CS 16:09 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 18:17
  • 9256: Rotterdam CS 18:09 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 20:17
  • 9268: Rotterdam CS 21:09 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 23:17

Eurocity Direct: half of the trains operating. Cancelled trains:

  • 9523: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 06:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 08:56
  • 9527: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 07:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 09:56
  • 9531: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 08:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 10:56
  • 9551: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 13:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 15:56
  • 9555: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 14:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 16:56
  • 9559: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 15:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 17:56
  • 9563: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 16:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 18:56
  • 9567: Brussels-Midi/Zuid 17:49 - Amsterdam Zuid 19:56
  • 9528: Amsterdam Zuid 10:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 12:11
  • 9532: Amsterdam Zuid 11:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 13:11
  • 9536: Amsterdam Zuid 12:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 14:11
  • 9540: Amsterdam Zuid 13:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 15:11
  • 9544: Amsterdam Zuid 14:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 16:11
  • 9564: Amsterdam Zuid 19:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 21:11
  • 9568: Amsterdam Zuid 20:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 22:11
  • 9572: Amsterdam Zuid 21:03 - Brussels-Midi/Zuid 23:11

Please check this page regularly for further updates.

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17 - 21 April: reduced itinerary in the Netherlands for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains

Due to planned engineering works on the dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) services will be restricted as follows from Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April:

Thursday 17 April from 6 pm

  • Eurocity Direct: in both directions, the latest 4 evening trains will be cancelled.
  • EuroCity: the latest 3 evening trains from Brussels to Rotterdam will terminate in Breda.

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April included

  • Eurocity Direct will only operate between Brussels and Rotterdam (instead of Amsterdam Zuid).
  • EuroCity will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam).

Monday 21 April until 12am

  • Eurocity Direct: will not operate in the morning.
  • EuroCity: in the morning, will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam) in both direction.
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26 April: Eurocity Direct will terminate in Rotterdam (King's Day)

Due to King's Day festivities in Amsterdam, the Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will only operate between Brussels and Rotterdam on Saturday 26 April.

Passengers to Schiphol-Airport and Amsterdam can change trains in Breda or Rotterdam and use NS trains (Dutch Railways) to their final destination with their current ticket.

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17 - 18 May: Eurocity Direct will serve Amsterdam Central instead of Amsterdam Zuid

Due to planned engineering works, the Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will exceptionally terminate at Amsterdam Central station instead of Amsterdam Zuid, and will therefore not continue to Almere and Lelystad on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2025.

In the opposite direction, the Eurocity Direct to Brussels will depart from Amsterdam Central as well.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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14 - 15 June: Eurocity Direct will serve Amsterdam Central instead of Amsterdam Zuid

Due to planned engineering works, the Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will exceptionally terminate at Amsterdam Central station instead of Amsterdam Zuid, and will therefore not continue to Almere and Lelystad on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025.

In the opposite direction, the Eurocity Direct to Brussels will depart from Amsterdam Central as well.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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28 - 29 June: Eurocity Direct will terminate in Rotterdam

Due to planned engineering works, the Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will only operate between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Rotterdam Central on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025.

Passengers to Schiphol-Airport and Amsterdam can change trains in Breda or Rotterdam and use NS trains (Dutch Railways) to their final destination with their current ticket.

In the opposite direction, passengers from Amsterdam and Schiphol-Airport can use other trains to Rotterdam or Breda, where they can board on the Intercity train to Brussels.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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30 June - 6 July: Eurocity Direct will serve Amsterdam Central instead of Amsterdam Zuid

Due to planned engineering works, the Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will exceptionally terminate at Amsterdam Central station instead of Amsterdam Zuid, and will therefore not continue to Almere and Lelystad from Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025 included.

In the opposite direction, the Eurocity Direct to Brussels will depart from Amsterdam Central as well.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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Eurocity Direct leading direct routesDirect routes

Brussels - Amsterdam Direct train 1:59
from € 25 *
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Brussels - Rotterdam Direct train 1:22
from € 20 *
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Brussels - Schiphol Direct train 1:51
from € 25 *
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Antwerp - Amsterdam Direct train 1:20
from € 21 *
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Network map Eurocity DirectDestinations Eurocity Direct

 
 

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More about Amsterdam Zuid stationAmsterdam Zuid station

Eurocity Direct's arrival station is Amsterdam Zuid, on the city's south outskirts.

Travel on from Amsterdam Zuid

Possible connections at Amsterdam Zuid:

 Metro 52 to the city centre

 NS trains to other dutch rail stations

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Amsterdam public transports

Nearby

Attending an event at the RAI Amsterdam conference center? Go there by Eurocity Direct, as Amsterdam Zuid station is only a few steps away.

Some must do's near Amsterdam Zuid: 

  • stroll in the Vondelpark
  • dinner in the De Pijp district
  • vintage shopping at the Albert Cuypmarkt
  • concert at the Koninklijk Concertgebouw

The differences between EuroCity Direct and EuroCity trainsEurocity Direct or EuroCity?

We have briefly reviewed the EuroCity offerings between Belgium and the Netherlands for you. How does EuroCity Direct differs from EuroCity (Rotterdam)? Which one should you choose for your next journey? Find out below.

 

Eurocity Direct
The fast and flexible way to get to the Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam.
From Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Zuid.
Stopovers in Antwerpen-Centraal, Schiphol and Rotterdam Centraal.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via high-speed lines on the entire route.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 1h30.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 20*.
Prices vary according to ticket flexibility and occupancy.
EuroCity
The most affordable way to get to Breda and Rotterdam
From Brussels-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal.
Stopovers in Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, Brussels-Airport Zaventem, Mechelen, Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerpen-Centraal, Noorderkempen and Breda.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via conventional railway line between Brussels and Antwerp; via high-speed line between Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 2h07.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 13,10*.
Prices vary according to the flexibility of the ticket and the occupancy rate. Can be combined with national discount (for ie. large families) for the Belgian part of the journey.

Frequent questions about the Eurocity DirectQuestions about Eurocity Direct

How fast is the Eurocity Direct?
Do I have to reserve my seat on the EuroCity and on the Eurocity Direct?Do I have to reserve my seat?
Is my ticket for the EuroCity or Eurocity Direct valid at any time of day?Is my ticket valid at any time of day?
I have a ticket for the Eurocity Direct. Is it also valid on a EuroCity train?Is my ticket for the Eurocity Direct also valid on the EuroCity?
From what age do children have to pay?
Can I take my bike on the Eurocity Direct and on the EuroCity train?Can I take my bike on the train?
Other frequent questions

Inspiration for your trip to the Netherlands

Canal belt
Free activities in Amsterdam
Rotterdam
City break to Rotterdam
The other side of Amsterdam
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