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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 24 trains that leave Schiphol Airport for Brussels-Midi on Sat, Jun 20, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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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9334Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $472 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $451 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi costing on average $472 (€388).
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Flight takes on average 8h 44m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $46 (€38) 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 Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9352 | 1:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9544 | 2:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3544+ 9244+ 2038 | 2:14 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h56 | 5:10 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
9548 | 3:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 5:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9364 | 3:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9464 | 3:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9552 | 4:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 6:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9370 | 4:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 6:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9556 | 5:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 7:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9476 | 5:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 5:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9560 | 6:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 8:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9382 | 6:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 8:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9564 | 7:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 9:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 7:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 9:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9568 | 8:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 10:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9394 | 8:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9572 | 9:11 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h00 | 11:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9398 | 9:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 1h39 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272 | 9:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h36 | 12:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272+ 2045 | 9:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h32 | 12:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
2474 · 1183+ 9272+ 2045 | 9:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h32 | 12:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
9512 | 5:49 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 8:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9516 | 6:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 9:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9316 | 6:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 6:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9520 | 7:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 10:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9322 | 7:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9524 | 8:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 11:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9528 | 9:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 12:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9334 | 9:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9532 | 10:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 1:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9536 | 11:41 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 2:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9346 | 11:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9540 | 12:41 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h22 | 3:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Bruxelles-Midi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bruxelles-Midi trip today.
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s richest public collection of his surrealist works. A signature Brussels museum.
Former home and studio of Victor Horta, a landmark of Art Nouveau architecture and design. A compact but essential visit for architecture lovers.
Landscaped cultural hill with gardens, grand staircases, and one of Brussels’ best skyline viewpoints. Very popular for photos.
The historic heart of Brussels, ideal for wandering among decorated façades, side alleys, and busy public spaces day and night.
Elegant 19th-century covered shopping arcade with glass roof and refined architecture. One of the city’s most photogenic indoor walks.
Belgium’s iconic meal of mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or beer and served with crisp fries. A classic brasserie staple in Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly cooked with Belgian dark beer, often served with fries or bread. Deeply traditional and comforting.
A rustic Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often paired with sausage. The base dish is a local comfort food.
Historic fine-dining institution near Bruxelles-Midi, known for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Long-running Brussels restaurant celebrated for seafood, especially mussels, in a classic and lively brasserie atmosphere close to the station area.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving polished Belgian dishes such as game, stews, and regional classics in a warm, old-Brussels dining room.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and casual eateries help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is optional for excellent service. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol Airport to Brussels-Midi 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 Brussels-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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