The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 19
35
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
It's difficult to get from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol without transferring at least once.
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18775:49 PM2h48Brussels-Central8:37 PMSchiphol Airport€251One-way1 transfer
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35775:49 PM2h56Brussels-Central8:45 PMSchiphol Airport€251One-way1 transfer
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35734:49 PM2h56Brussels-Central7:45 PMSchiphol Airport€251One-way1 transfer
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95675:45 PM2h03Brussels-Central7:48 PMSchiphol Airport€361One-way1 transfer
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95634:43 PM2h05Brussels-Central6:48 PMSchiphol Airport€361One-way1 transfer
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99371:04 PM1h59Brussels-Central3:03 PMSchiphol Airport€761One-way1 transfer
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93139:04 AM1h59Brussels-Central11:03 AMSchiphol Airport€861One-way1 transfer
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932912:04 PM1h59Brussels-Central2:03 PMSchiphol Airport€561One-way1 transfer
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93635:33 PM2h00Brussels-Central7:33 PMSchiphol Airport€981One-way1 transfer
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94635:33 PM2h00Brussels-Central7:33 PMSchiphol Airport€981One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a flight costs an average of €397.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €397 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average €51.
A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average €397.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €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, Alibus.
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.
Live departures
Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2333+ 9321 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 12:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4531+ 9539 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 12:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 1849 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h48 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2009+ 9231+ 3549 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 1:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
2009+ 9231+ 1849 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h42 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
4532+ 9543 | 11:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 1:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2010+ 9235+ 3553 | 11:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 2:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
3111+ 9329 | 12:01 PM Brussels-Central | 2h02 | 2:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4533+ 9547 | 12:37 PM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 2:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2011+ 9239+ 3557 | 12:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 3:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
3112+ 9937 | 1:01 PM Brussels-Central | 2h02 | 3:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2336+ 9439 | 1:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 3:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2336+ 9339 | 1:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 3:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4534+ 9551 | 1:37 PM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 3:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1861 | 1:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h48 | 4:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2012+ 9243+ 3561 | 1:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 4:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
2012+ 9243+ 1861 | 1:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h42 | 4:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
4535+ 9555 | 2:37 PM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 4:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2013+ 9247+ 3565 | 2:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 5:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
2338+ 9351 | 3:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 5:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4536+ 9559 | 3:37 PM Brussels-Central | 2h11 | 5:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2014+ 9251+ 3569 | 3:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 6:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
2339+ 9357 | 4:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2339+ 9457 | 4:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4537+ 9563 | 4:36 PM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 6:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2015+ 9255+ 3573 | 4:53 PM Brussels-Central | 2h52 | 7:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
2340+ 9363 | 5:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 7:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4538+ 9567 | 5:36 PM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 7:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2016+ 9259+ 3577 | 5:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 8:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
2331+ 9309 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 10:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2830+ 9531 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Central | 2h05 | 10:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
3108+ 9313 | 9:04 AM Brussels-Central | 1h59 | 11:03 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2332+ 9415 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2332+ 9315 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 11:33 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
3632+ 9535 | 9:45 AM Brussels-Central | 2h03 | 11:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 1845 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h48 | 12:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 3545 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h56 | 12:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Trains from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 6:22 AM |
Last train 9:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trainsEuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Most Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Amsterdam Zuid station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central 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 and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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