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 With the EuroCity train, of course. 

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EuroCity: cheap train tickets between Brussels, Breda and RotterdamEuroCity: info & tickets

EuroCity trains provide a flexible daily service between Belgium and the Netherlands. They take you from Brussels to Rotterdam (and vice versa) several times a day, with stops en route in cities such as Antwerp, Mechelen and Breda.

From Breda and Rotterdam stations, you can catch an easy connection and travel to other destinations in the Netherlands.


EuroCity: the most affordable way to travel to RotterdamAdvantages EuroCity

  • Optimal frequency: 16 InterCity trains connect Brussels/Antwerp with Rotterdam/Amsterdam every day.
  • Attractive prices vary according to the flexibility of the ticket and the number of passengers. Can be combined with national discount (for ie. large families) for the Belgian part of the journey.
  • Children under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult (max. 4 children per adult).
  • Young people aged 12 to 25 benefit from a special fare.
  • Numerous connections in Breda and Rotterdam to all parts of the Netherlands.

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18 - 19 April: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct diverted via Roosendaal

Due to planned engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 18 April and Sunday 19 April.

Consequently, their schedule will be modified as follows: 

  • EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam), with an intermediate stop in Roosendaal. You can use trains of the Dutch domestic service between Roosendaal (or Breda) and Rotterdam.
  • Eurocity Direct trains will operate between Brussels and Amsterdam Zuid (also calling at Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport), but they will have an adapted schedule with longer journey times.
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6 - 7 June: restricted itinerary for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct

Due to planned engineering works on the Belgian rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will be subject to the following route restrictions on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026:

EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam)

  • will be diverted via Aarschot and Lier and will not serve Mechelen.
  • most trains will operate from and to Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord instead of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid.

Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam)

  • will operate to/from Antwerpen-Centraal instead of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid (only trains 9523 and 9572 will depart from or continue to Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid).

Please check the adapted schedules a few days before you depart.

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13 - 14 June: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct diverted via Roosendaal

Due to engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026, resulting in longer journey times.

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Roosendaal (instead of Rotterdam) and will not serve Breda. Substitution buses will shuttle between Noorderkempen and Breda.

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20 - 21 June: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct diverted via Roosendaal

Due to engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026, resulting in longer journey times.

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Roosendaal (instead of Rotterdam) and will not serve Breda. Substitution buses will shuttle between Noorderkempen and Breda.

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21 - 24 July: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct will only operate between Brussels and Breda

Due to planned engineering works, EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains will only operate between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Breda from Tuesday 21 July to Friday 24 July 2026 included.

If you travel to Rotterdam, Schiphol-Airport or Amsterdam (and onward), you can change trains in Breda and use NS trains (Dutch Railways) to your final destination.

If you travel from the Netherlands to Belgium, you can use other trains from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport or Rotterdam to Breda, where you can board on the EuroCity or the Eurocity Direct to Brussels.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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EuroCity's leading direct routesDirect routes

Brussels - Rotterdam Direct train 2:06
from € 13.20 *
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Brussels - Breda Direct train 1:34
from € 8.50 *
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Antwerp - Rotterdam Direct train 0:42
from € 10.10 *
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Antwerp - Breda Direct train 0:42
from € 5.40 *
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The differences between EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trainsEuroCity or Eurocity Direct?

We have briefly reviewed the EuroCity offerings between Belgium and the Netherlands for you. How does the EuroCity (Rotterdam) differ from the Eurocity Direct? Which one should you choose for your next journey? Find out below.

 

EuroCity
The most affordable way to get to Breda and Rotterdam
From Brussels-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal.
Stopovers in Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, Brussels-Airport Zaventem, Mechelen, Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerpen-Centraal, Noorderkempen and Breda.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via conventional railway line between Brussels and Antwerp; via high-speed line between Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 2h07.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 13,10*.
Prices vary according to the flexibility of the ticket and the occupancy rate. The Flex fare can be combined with Belgian reduction cards (e.g. Train+) for the Belgian part of the journey.
Eurocity Direct
The fast and flexible way to get to the Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam.
From Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Zuid.
Stopovers in Antwerpen-Centraal, Schiphol and Rotterdam Centraal.
16 trains a day in each direction.
Via high-speed lines on the entire route.
Brussels-Midi - Rotterdam Centraal in 1h30.
Brussels - Rotterdam from € 20*.
Prices vary according to ticket flexibility and occupancy.

Frequent questions about the EuroCity trainQuestions about EuroCity

Do I have to reserve my seat on the EuroCity and on the Eurocity Direct?Do I have to reserve my seat?
Is my ticket for the EuroCity or Eurocity Direct valid at any time of day?Is my ticket valid at any time of day?
I have a ticket for the Eurocity Direct. Is it also valid on a EuroCity train?Is my ticket for the Eurocity Direct also valid on the EuroCity?
From what age do children have to pay?
Can I take my bike on the Eurocity Direct and on the EuroCity train?Can I take my bike on the train?
Other frequent questions

Inspiration for your trip to the Netherlands

Windmills in Rotterdam
An eco-friendly trip to Rotterdam
Breda
City in the spotlight: Breda
Discover the Dutch Hanseatic cities along the IJssel by train
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