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Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique
Major fine-arts museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and key Belgian art collections in central Brussels.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
75
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central without transferring at least once.
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2316Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $428 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central costing on average $447 (€361).
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $46 (€37) 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 NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar.
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9532+ 3962 | 11:12 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 1:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232+ 2035 | 11:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9340+ 2310 | 11:27 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 1:27 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2434 · 1143+ 2035+ 9232 | 11:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9560+ 3969 | 6:12 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 8:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3560 · 1171+ 9260+ 2042 | 6:16 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 9:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9382+ 2317 | 6:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 8:27 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2462 · 1171+ 9260+ 2042 | 6:42 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 9:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2462 · 1171+ 9260 | 6:42 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 9:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
9564+ 3970 | 7:12 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 9:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3564+ 9264+ 2043 | 7:14 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
9388+ 2318 | 7:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 9:27 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2466 · 1175+ 9264 | 7:42 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 10:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2466 · 1175+ 9264+ 2043 | 7:42 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9568+ 4521 | 8:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 10:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3568+ 9268+ 2044 | 8:14 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
1868+ 9268 | 8:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 11:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1868+ 9268+ 2044 | 8:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h44 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2470 · 1179+ 9268 | 8:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 11:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2470 · 1179+ 9268+ 2044 | 8:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h25 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9572+ 4522 | 9:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 11:24 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
9398+ 2320 | 9:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 11:27 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272 | 9:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h01 | 12:42 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272+ 2045 | 9:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 12:10 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
9520+ 3959 | 8:12 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 10:23 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220+ 2032 | 8:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2422 · 1131+ 9220+ 2032 | 8:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2422 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
9524+ 3960 | 9:12 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 11:23 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2426 · 1135+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2426 · 1135+ 9224 | 9:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
9528+ 3961 | 10:12 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 12:23 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
1828+ 9228 | 10:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1828+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h44 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228 | 10:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h30 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:42 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h24 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels-Central run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
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Major fine-arts museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and key Belgian art collections in central Brussels.
Flagship museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting a large collection of surrealist paintings, drawings, and archives.
Celebrated music museum in the former Old England building, known for its instrument collection and striking Art Nouveau setting.
Elegant 19th-century covered arcade filled with historic storefronts and architecture, highly photogenic and central.
Refined square known for antiques, architecture, and a polished atmosphere that appeals to both locals and visitors.
Main royal park in the city center, ideal for a break between museums, palaces, and nearby historic sites.
Mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or cream and served with fries. It is one of Belgium's most iconic comfort dishes and a classic Brussels meal.
A traditional Brussels mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. Vegetarian versions are common.
A rich Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with Belgian beer, onions, and mustard. It is a beloved hearty dish found across Brussels.
Respected Belgian restaurant serving refined traditional cuisine with a strong beer list. Cozy and intimate, ideal for a more polished local meal.
Legendary fine-dining institution in Brussels, known for elegant French-Belgian cuisine and a historic Art Nouveau setting.
Well-known old-school Belgian restaurant with generous portions, a rustic atmosphere, and strong local favorites such as carbonnade and stoemp.
Moderate for Western Europe. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not expected. Round up taxi fares.
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