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Fri 21 Jun. Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels quick and easy in 1hr 52mins. Book your train ticket today with Eurostar, formerly Thalys.
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When Brussels became the capital city of a new country in the 19th century, many buildings in the old town were destroyed to make way for brand new ministries, palaces, schools, army barracks and office blocks constructed between 1880 and 1980. The historic Flemish town centers are better preserved in other cities: Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Courtray,...
By train
Brussels has three main train stations: Midi-Zuid, to the south of the city core, Central-Centraal, which is right next to the city center, and Nord-Noord, to the north of the city center (at Place Rogier). High-speed trains stop only at Midi/Zuid, except the ICE also stops at Nord/Noord. There is a shower at Midi/Zuidlocated in the toilet near platforms 19-20 (between Origin'O and Quick). 1. Thalys, [x]. The high speed Thalys train connects Brussels with Cologne (1h52), Paris (1h20) and Amst...
By bus
1. Flixbus, ☎ +49 (0)30 300 137 300, [x]. Offers cheap bus travel from London, Paris, Amsterdamand other destinations around Europe to Brussels. In Brussels, the stop is outside the North train station. 1. De Lijn, ☎ +32 70 220 200 (0,30€/min), [x]. The Flemish region (Dutch speaking) public bus service. 1. TEC, ☎ +32 10 23 5353, [x]. The Walloon region (French speaking) public bus company.
On foot
Most sights in Brussels are fairly close together, within reasonable walking distance of each other. The oldest part of town can have uneven cobblestone roads, but the rest of the city is fairly easy to walk. Many roads in the old town are closed to cars. Brussels has many wet days, and in winter small amounts of snow can make the ground slushy, so water-resistant footwear is a must if you will be out walking all day.
By public transport
1. STIB-MIVB, ☎ +32 70 232 000 (0,30€/min), [x]. The Brussels region (Bilingual) public bus, tram and metro service. The metro in Brussels is quite clean and safe compared to most metro systems. Metro entrances are marked by big "M" signs in blue and white, with the station name underneath. All announcements are made in Dutch, French and English. There are 4 metro lines (1, 2, 5 and 6) and 3 "chrono" (fast) tram lines (3, 4 and 7). Single tickets, called Jump 1cost €2.10 if pre-purchased and...
A Brussels Cardis available for discounts at many attractions. Available in 24 hr (€24), 48 hr (€36) and 72 hr (€43) versions, it offers a free guidebook, free entry to many museums, free use of public transit, and discounts at various shops, restaurants and attractions. May not be worth it to those who already receive discounts (children, students...
You can see what's going on in Brussels by picking up a copy of local free city newspaper Zone 02. Another good free listings paper is Agenda, which is distributed together with the Dutch-language weekly Brussel Deze Weekand has the notable advantage of being published in three languages (English, Dutch, French). Both of these are distributed in ca...
Very few shops in Brussels open before 10AM, and most open about 10:30-11AM. Many shops are closed on Sunday and Monday.
There is plenty of good eating to be had in Brussels. Most people concentrate on the three classics: mussels (moules in French and mosselen in Flemish), fries (frites in French and frieten in Flemish) and chocolate. A few more adventurous Bruxellois/Brusselse dishes include anguilles au vert/paling in 't groen (river eels in green sauce), meat ball...
Belgium is to beer what France is to wine, it is home to one of the greatest beer traditions in the world, and Brussels is a great place to sample some of the vast variety on offer. Typical beers of Brussels are gueuze (rather sour) and kriek(rather sweet, cherry based). Smoking is prohibited in all bars. A special drink only found in Brussels is t...
Hotel rates in Brussels can vary widely (especially at the upper end) depending on how many EU bigwigs happen to be in town. Good deals are often available on weekends, and during the summer when the bourgeoisie go away on holiday.
Although Brussels is the political capital of the EU, petty crime is quite common. There is little violent crime, particularly as far as tourists are concerned. It is important to be aware of your belongings and be aware of your surroundings. Many suburban neighborhoods have a very poor reputation, but most travelers are unlikely to visit them. The...
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Jan 30, 2024 · Amsterdam-Brussels by Intercity Brussels. The Intercity Brussels is an Intercity train service which normally runs up to 16x daily between Amsterdam and Brussels Zuid/Midi. It is jointly operated by NS Dutch Railways and Belgian Rail. Intercity Brussels train at Amsterdam Central.
Oct 1, 2023 · There are 3 options for travelling to Amsterdam. Whichever choice you make, Eurostar and the InterCity Netherlands will get you right to the heart of Amsterdam from Brussels-Midi, the main station in the Brussels area. 14 daily Eurostar trains provide a direct service in just 1 hour 50 minutes.
The quickest and most luxurious way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by Eurostar high-speed train. It will take you there in 1 hour and 50 minutes, but be advised that this train is quite expensive. For actual travel times, check out our timetable.
Direct trains from Brussels to Amsterdam in only 1hr 52mins with Eurostar (formerly Thalys). Find the best prices now on Eurostar.com!
There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels (Station) by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Train • 2h 12m. Thalys. $63–125. Cheapest option. Rideshare • 2h 44m. 127.2 mi.
