My son & I would like to book a Thalys train from Amsterdam Central with 16 minutes to switch to a (slower) train to Bruges in the Brussels Midi Station. I'm concerned that 16 minutes is not enough time, as I have never been to Brussels. What do you think? We will each have a carry-on and a large luggage with us.
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Sixteen minutes should be OK - I'm not 100% sure but I think that there are stairs direct from the Thalys platforms into the main subway to the domestic platforms.
Posted by
Corona, CA, USA
22 posts
We are in Brussels now. There are 2 trains per hour to Bruges; we took one out to Bruge and back in the last couple of days. Very easy.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
It should be enough time, but keep in mind that the Brussels-Bruges train is a regular inter-city train and no seat/train reservations are possible. The ticket for this segment is a "general" ticket valid for any departure. So even if you miss your connection, just hang around 30 minutes for the next train.
Posted by
OP
Hagerstown
2 posts
Philip, Cindy & Michael, you have eased my mind! I will make the reservations, today. THANK YOU so much!
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
It's even quicker to get off Thalys at Antwerpen and from there head to Brugge.