- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum of Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer. Essential for art, history, and iconic national treasures.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Schiphol will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 50 trains that leave Brussels for Schiphol on Tue, Aug 25, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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9309Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $321 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Schiphol:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Schiphol costing on average $44.
A bus is $302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Schiphol costing on average $321.
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 11m.
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 26m faster (2h 11m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 vs $48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Alibus.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Schiphol trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4510+ 9543 | 11:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 1:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4532+ 9543 | 11:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h10 | 1:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9543 | 11:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 1:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2062+ 9329 | 11:53 AM Brussels | 2h07 | 2:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9329 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h38 | 2:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2063+ 9339 | 12:53 PM Brussels | 2h37 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2063+ 9439 | 12:53 PM Brussels | 2h37 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9339 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2065+ 9351 | 2:53 PM Brussels | 2h37 | 5:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9351 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 5:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2067+ 9363 | 4:53 PM Brussels | 2h40 | 7:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2067+ 9463 | 4:53 PM Brussels | 2h40 | 7:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2068+ 9369 | 5:53 PM Brussels | 2h40 | 8:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9363 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 7:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9463 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 7:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9369 | 6:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 8:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2069+ 9475 | 6:53 PM Brussels | 2h40 | 9:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2069+ 9375 | 6:53 PM Brussels | 2h40 | 9:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9375 | 7:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 9:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9475 | 7:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 9:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9381 | 8:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 10:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
9301 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 7:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2057+ 9303 | 6:53 AM Brussels | 2h37 | 9:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9303 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 9:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2058+ 9309 | 7:53 AM Brussels | 2h37 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2331+ 9309 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h58 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4507+ 9531 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 10:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4507+ 9309 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 1h57 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4529+ 9531 | 8:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h10 | 10:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9531 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 10:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9309 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2059+ 9315 | 8:53 AM Brussels | 2h37 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2332+ 9315 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h58 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4508+ 9535 | 9:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 11:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4508+ 9315 | 9:33 AM Brussels-North | 1h57 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4530+ 9535 | 9:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h10 | 11:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9535 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 11:47 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9315 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2060+ 9321 | 9:53 AM Brussels | 2h37 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2333+ 9321 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h58 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4509+ 9539 | 10:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 12:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4509+ 9321 | 10:33 AM Brussels-North | 1h57 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
4531+ 9539 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h10 | 12:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9539 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 12:47 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9231+ 1849 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h48 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
9321 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h37 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2009+ 9231+ 1849 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h42 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 1849 | 10:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h41 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
2009+ 9231+ 1849 | 11:03 AM Brussels-North | 2h34 | 1:37 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Brussels to Schiphol run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small rounding for cafés and taxis is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to 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 Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Schiphol trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Schiphol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi 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 options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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 options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
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 storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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